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Meaning of "fire exit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIRE EXIT

fire exit  [faɪəʳ ˈɛksɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIRE EXIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fire exit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIRE EXIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fire exit

Emergency exit

An emergency exit in a structure is a special exit for emergencies such as a fire: the combined use of regular and special exits allows for faster evacuation, while it also provides an alternative if the route to the regular exit is blocked by fire, etc. It is usually a strategically located outward opening door with a crash bar on it and with exit signs leading to it. The name is a reference to when they are frequently used, however a fire exit can also be a main doorway in or out. A fire escape is a special kind of emergency exit, mounted to the outside of a building.

Definition of fire exit in the English dictionary

The definition of fire exit in the dictionary is a means of exiting a building in the event of fire.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIRE EXIT


basset
ˈbæsɪt
corset
ˈkɔːsɪt
deficit
ˈdɛfɪsɪt
Dorset
ˈdɔːsɪt
elicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
explicit
ɪkˈsplɪsɪt
facet
ˈfæsɪt
faucet
ˈfɔːsɪt
Fawcett
ˈfɔːsɪt
fixit
ˈfɪksɪt
gusset
ˈɡʌsɪt
illicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
implicit
ɪmˈplɪsɪt
lancet
ˈlɑːnsɪt
pinxit
ˈpɪŋksɪt
sit
sɪt
solicit
səˈlɪsɪt
Somerset
ˈsʌməsɪt
tacit
ˈtæsɪt
transit
ˈtrænsɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIRE EXIT

fire company
fire control
fire crew
fire curtain
fire damage
fire department
fire door
fire drill
fire engine
fire escape
fire extinguisher
fire hall
fire hazard
fire hose
fire hydrant
fire insurance
fire irons
fire line
fire marshal
fire master

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIRE EXIT

a bit
benefit
bit
circuit
credit
cut it
Detroit
dit
edit
emergency exit
exclusive OR circuit
exit
fit
for it
fruit
get it
go to it
Grexit
have had it
ipse dixit

Synonyms and antonyms of fire exit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fire exit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIRE EXIT

Find out the translation of fire exit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fire exit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fire exit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

消防通道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

salida de emergencia
570 millions of speakers

English

fire exit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आग से बाहर निकलें
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خروج النار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пожарный выход
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

saída de incêndio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আগুন প্রস্থান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sortie de secours
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pintu kecemasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Notausgang
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

非常口
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비상구
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Geni metu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ra lửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீ வெளியேறும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आग बाहेर पडा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yangın çıkışı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

uscita antincendio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zjazd strażacki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пожежний вихід
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ieșire foc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έξοδο φωτιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vuur uitgang
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brand avsluta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nødutgangen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fire exit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRE EXIT»

The term «fire exit» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.522 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRE EXIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fire exit

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIRE EXIT»

Discover the use of fire exit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fire exit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Not a Fire Exit
Jim and Sarah Knox, two individuals who make an extraordinary couple, are about to have their lives changed forever by a single cupcake.
Christopher M. Finlan, Heather Goodman Nelson, Heather Goodman, 2009
2
Fire Exit
This is not a passive exercise; the reader is required to take part in the journey, to notice the world around her, to take note.
Robert Kelly, 2009
3
The ESL Safety Book
If a fire blocks an exit, you should... a) find another exit. b) wait for the fire to get smaller. c) run through the fire. 3. A fire exit should NEVER have... a) lights. b) a fire hose. c) a blocked door. d) a sign. Opposites In the reading, find the word with  ...
Craig Dougherty, Robert Emigh, 2001
4
Introduction to Fire Safety Management
Escape routes Every doorway or other exit providing access to a means of escape, other than exits in ordinary use (e.g. main entrances), should be distinctively and conspicuously marked by an exit sign. All fire exit signs should be illuminated ...
Martin Muckett, Andrew Furness, 2007
5
Fire Risk: Fire Safety Law and Its Practical Application
These include: • Emergency lighting and way guidance • Fire exit and escape signage • Fire door and fire emergency action signage • Ventilation outlets for smoke (plus life protection sprinklers in appropriate cases) • Fire-resisting ...
Allan Grice, 2009
6
Electronic Access Control
Fire Exit Hardware (approved Panic Bars) must be used on all fire egress doors and all rooms with an occupancy of 50 or more (local codes may vary). Fire-rated doors intended for use with Panic Hardware (Fire Exit Hardware) must carry a ...
Thomas L. Norman, 2012
7
Cdm 2007: Questions and Answers
The very basics are: ○ Fire exit routes from the site ○ Fire fighting equipment ○ Methods to raise the alarm ○ Lighting ○ Signage ○ Fire protection measures to prevent spread ○ Safe systems of work ○ Prohibiting smoking on site ...
Pat Perry, 2008
8
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
... fire alarm facilities shall be provided where necessary to warn occupants of the existence of fire so that they may escape, or to facilitate the orderly conduct of fire exit drills. (8) Every building or structure, section, or area thereof of such size, ...
9
The Graphic Standards Guide to Architectural Finishes: Using ...
When the latch is released by an actuating bar, this mechanism is called a panic exit device or a fire exit device. When the latch is released by a push pad or a push bar extending partway across the width of the door, the device is called an exit ...
ARCOM, The American Institute of Architects, Elena M. S. Garrison, 2003
10
High-Rise Security and Fire Life Safety
Courtesy of Security Door Controls of Westlake Village, CA. compartmentation purposes. Fire exit hardware may consist of cross bars or push pads (see the previous section for the different models available). Stairwell exit doors that normally ...
Geoff Craighead, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIRE EXIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fire exit is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Philadelphia Schools Inspection Discovers Unsafe, Unsanitary …
Inspection findings revealed problems like permanently clogged toilets, missing exit signs, and blocked fire exit doors, among other things. «iSchoolGuide, Jul 15»
2
Big Brother: Chloe is accused of hypocrisy after taking £5000 for …
The argument continues, before Danny walks off and Chloe tries to leave the house through a fire exit. An upset Chloe pleads to Big Brother: ... «Digital Spy UK, Jul 15»
3
Police searching for information on cunning, daytime theft at Alliance …
ALLIANCE: Police are looking for two men who robbed a local store of more than $1,300 in merchandise and escaped through a fire exit. «Akron Beacon Journal, Jul 15»
4
Break in at Kimberley's Centre 64
Thieves had broken in through a metal fire exit door from Studio 64 to the car park and targeted the administration office in which the cash ... «Kimberley Daily Bulletin, Jul 15»
5
Preston care home rapped over safety concerns
“These included a chair that was found obstructing a main fire exit on the first floor corridor area. “We saw two bedroom doors had been ... «Lancashire Evening Post, Jul 15»
6
Police appeal for witnesses to raid on Bramley convenience shop
Officers were called to the Nisa Local store in the High Street at around 3.20am after offenders broke in through the side fire exit before making ... «Eagle Radio, Jul 15»
7
Budapest's Nyugati Train Station Reopens After Two-Week Closure
Until repairs are completed, pedestrian access is provided through a fire exit opening towards the shopping centre. The reopening of the station ... «Hungary Today, Jul 15»
8
Peaches Golding set for journey of discovery
"I remember going to the cinema and not being able to sit downstairs with the white people and having to go in through the fire exit because ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»
9
Man facing jail over crime spree
“He then turns up 20 minutes later, picks up the roll and exits the store through the fire exit. He puts the roll into the boot of a waiting vehicle and ... «This Is Wiltshire, Jul 15»
10
Aisleyne tries to QUIT Big Brother! Blonde nearly does a Brian Belo …
Aisleyne then says goodbye to the housemates and walks towards the fire exit door. Jack runs to stop her and Aisleyne says: “I'm so tired. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»

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