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The "eject" command is a computer command that is used to eject removable media from a system. It is commonly used to eject CDs, DVDs, USB drives, or other removable media devices.

When the "eject" command is executed, it sends a signal to the system to physically eject the media from the corresponding drive or slot. This command is primarily used in operating systems based on Unix or Unix-like systems, such as Linux.

By using the "eject" command, users can safely remove the media from the system without manually pushing buttons on the device itself. This can be particularly useful when the device is not easily accessible, such as a CD/DVD drive installed inside a computer tower.

The syntax for the "eject" command may vary slightly depending on the operating system and the specific device you want to eject. In most cases, you can simply input "eject" followed by the device name or identifier. For example, "eject cdrom" or "eject /dev/sdb" would eject the CD-ROM drive or the USB drive, respectively.

It is important to note that the "eject" command requires appropriate user permissions to execute, typically by using "sudo" (superuser do) in front of the command to execute it as the system administrator or root user. This is necessary to prevent any unauthorized ejection of media and ensure system security.