exit sign

collocation in English

meaningsofexitandsign

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exit
noun[C]
uk
/ˈek.sɪt/us
/ˈek.sɪt/
the door through which you might leave a building or ...
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sign
noun[C]
uk
/saɪn/us
/saɪn/
a notice giving information, directions, a ...
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(Definition ofexitandsignfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexit sign

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If one goes to watch a play and one keeps one's eye on theexitsignrather than the stage, one is unlikely greatly to enjoy the performance.
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The windows were boarded up and there was only one exit with a litexitsign.
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Being larger than its predecessors, this version of theexitsignsolved some of the visibility problem.
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In most situations, the owner of the building is responsible for complying withexitsignrequirements.
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Under normal conditions, theexitsignwas lit by mains power and the battery was in a charge state.
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They eventually land in a different part of the building and move a false wall where they enter the garbage room and see anexitsign.
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Finally, emergency exit signs indicate ways of exiting the building.
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While commendable in abolishing the more dangerous practices of venues (band equipment blocking exits, lack of fire fighting equipment, exit signs, etc), the regulations had significant flaws.
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The requirements, including specifically the illumination of exit signs, are at present being reconsidered in the light of recent developments in systems and equipment.
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There were no fire precautions, no exit signs and no fire extinguishers in the hallways.
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I would also like to see exit signs in case of emergency.
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For example, even small artists' workshops will be required to erect all sorts of fire doors and fire exit signs, even though they may be visited by few people.
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Strontium aluminate based pigments are now used in exit signs, pathway marking, and other safety related signage.
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Strontium oxide aluminate based pigments are now used in exit signs, pathway marking, and other safety related signage.
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Modern exit signs are often combined with other safety devices, such as emergency floodlighting.
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A stampede occurred following the fire, and a lack of exit signs and emergency exits allegedly contributed to the deaths.
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They are also used in glowing novelty keychains and in self-illuminated exit signs.
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The most common equipment in buildings to facilitate emergency evacuations are fire alarms, exit signs, and emergency lights.
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The final layer is to install functional lighting such as clear exit signs.
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They are additionally used in glowing novelty keychains, in self-illuminated exit signs, and formerly in fishing lures.
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