verb · B2

Emit

i-MIT/ɪˈmɪt/

To emit is to send out gas, heat, light, or sound: emit carbon; emit a signal. Emission is already in the dictionary. Discharge can overlap for liquids; radiate is for energy. Do not say emit an opinion — that is express. UK climate policy: emitters, emissions trading.

Meaning

To send out gas, heat, light, or sound.

Examples

“The plant still emits more carbon than the new target allows.”
“The plant still emits more carbon than the target allows.”
“The device emits a beep if the seal is broken, which is the sound sense.”

Good to know

emit gas / light / sound / a signal. Noun: emission. Opinions: express, not emit. Climate: carbon emitters.

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