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- DictionaryE·mit/əˈmit/
verb
- 1. produce and discharge (something, especially gas or radiation): "coal-fired power stations continue to emit large quantities of sulfur dioxide"
to send out light, sound, or a smell, or a gas or other substance: The alarm emits a high-pitched sound if anyone tries to break in. emission. noun [ C/U ] us / iˈmɪʃ·ən / [ C ] The regulations require a reduction in harmful emissions.
To emit means to give off or let out, and it usually has a lot to do with gases, smells and noises. All of which could be potentially embarrassing, depending on where they're coming from. Lots of things can be emitted: body heat from your hands, high-pitched sound waves from a dog whistle, nasty odors from your mouth after a garlic-heavy lunch.
Definition of emit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. to give or send forth; discharge: the pipe emitted a stream of water. 2. to give voice to; utter: she emitted a shrill scream. 3. (General Physics) physics to give off (radiation or particles) 4. (Economics) to put (currency) into circulation. [C17: from Latin ēmittere to send out, from mittere to send]
4 days ago · 1. to send out; give forth; discharge. geysers emit water. 2. to utter (words or sounds) 3. to transmit (a signal) as by radio waves. 4. to give off ( electrons) under the influence of heat, radiation, etc.
emit meaning, definition, what is emit: to send out gas, heat, light, sound etc: Learn more.
verb [ T ] uk / ɪˈmɪt / us present participle emitting | past tense and past participle emitted. Add to word list. to send out gas, heat, light, etc into the air: The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button. (Definition of emit from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of emit.
