Egressed

Egressed (verb, past tense of egress) describes the act of leaving or exiting a place or situation, especially in a formal or organized way. It implies a departure, an out-going, or a coming forth, often from a confined space or established structure. The word suggests a process of making an exit, a movement away, or a process of physically going out. It is a more formal and sometimes more specific term than simply 'left' or 'exited', and can convey a sense of deliberate and possibly strategic withdrawal or emergence.

Egressed meaning with examples

• The passengers, following the emergency protocol, carefully Egressed the aircraft after the unexpected turbulence subsided, their faces etched with a mix of relief and apprehension. Each made their way slowly down the aisle, before finding the emergency slide.
• Following the fire alarm, all employees Egressed the building in an orderly fashion, congregating safely in the designated assembly area to be accounted for by managers and first responders. The air filled with the rush of many people.
• Having completed their mission, the special forces team Egressed the heavily fortified compound under the cover of darkness, leaving no trace of their presence behind and disappearing like ghosts. The next day they were far away.
• The actors, after taking their final bows, gracefully Egressed the stage through the wings, the cheers of the audience echoing in their ears as they shed their characters. Their relief showed as they went back stage.
• The diver Egressed the submersible at the predetermined depth, beginning their exploration of the underwater cavern, carefully maintaining communication with the support vessel on the surface. Their mission would soon start.