verb
emit
ee-MIHT
verb
1
To send out or release something, such as light, sound, heat, or a substance.
"The old radiator emits a faint clicking noise when it heats up."
"The volcano emitted a thick cloud of ash."
2
In computing, to produce or output specific code or instructions when a program runs or compiles.
"The compiler emits optimized machine code for the target processor."
How to Use Emit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo give off or release something, like light, heat, sound, or gas.
Common pairings
emit light
emit a sound
emit fumes
emit heat
Word Forms
emitted past tense, emits singular
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Etymology
From Latin emittere, "to send out" — a combination of ex- ("out") and mittere ("to send").