exitinstruction

noun

UK /ˈɛksɪt ɪnˌstrʌkʃən/

US /ˈɛksɪt ɪnˌstrʌkʃən/

A message that tells you how to get out of a place.

The exit instruction on the door said to push the bar and leave quickly.

SYNONYMS

exit sign escape direction way-out notice departure guide

RELATED WORDS

exit instruction emergency escape route safety sign

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rule in a computer program that tells it how to stop or close.

The programmer added an exit instruction so the app would shut down safely.

3. A direction given to someone about leaving a building or event.

The teacher gave an exit instruction to the class before the fire drill.

4. A written step that explains how to leave a game or level.

The game showed an exit instruction on the screen when the player finished.