# go out to

CEFR B2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/go-out-to
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to be sent to people or shared with them. You use this when talking about messages, feelings, or help being given to a group.

For teachers: to be distributed or directed toward a specific recipient or group; often used in the context of formal communications, public statements, or expressions of sympathy.

## Examples

- Our thoughts go out to the families of the victims.
- The weekly newsletter will go out to all subscribers every Friday morning.
- A formal invitation went out to every head of state, though few were expected to attend the ceremony in person.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The email went out for all the staff." but "The email went out to all the staff." — the particle 'to' is required to indicate the direction or recipient of the message.

## Usage notes

- usually followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the recipient.
- Teaching tip: distinguish between the literal movement and the figurative use for emotions like 'thoughts' or 'prayers' which is very common in public speaking.

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