an opening that permits escape or release; he blocked the way out; the canyon had only one issue

[ Syn: issue , outlet , way out ]

euphemistic expressions for death; thousands mourned his passing

[ Syn: passing , loss , departure , expiration , going , release ]

the act of going out

move out of or depart from; leave the room; the fugitive has left the country

[ Syn: go out , get out , leave ]

lose the lead

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; She died from cancer; The children perished in the fire; The patient went peacefully; The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102

[ Syn: die , decease , perish , go , pass away , expire , pass , kick the bucket , cash in ones chips , buy the farm , conk , give-up the ghost , drop dead , pop off , choke , croak , snuff it ]