eject

Additional Notes

eject is a disk and filesystem command used to eject removable media. It can eject CD/DVD drives, USB drives, and other removable media. On some systems it can also close the tray with -t.

Syntax

eject [options] [device-or-path]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how eject behaves.
• device: Disk, partition, volume, or filesystem path to inspect or modify.
• target: Mount point, file, or storage object used by the operation.

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

eject --help
man eject

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man eject, eject --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.