English Reference
Phrasal verb

go out with

phrasal verb.
A2 Elementary Oxford

phrasal verb.to spend time with someone because you are in a romantic relationship with them.

phrasal verb.to be involved in a romantic or dating relationship with another person; an intransitive phrasal verb requiring a prepositional object.


SIMPLE

Is he still going out with Sarah?

CONTEXTUAL

They started going out with each other after meeting at a friend's wedding last summer.

COMPLEX

Although they had been going out with one another for several years, they decided to remain friends rather than pursue a formal engagement.

Usage

always followed by 'with' when the partner is mentioned; 'go out' alone can mean to leave the house for social reasons.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'go out' (socializing generally) to avoid confusion; note that 'dating' is a more modern, often American-leaning synonym.

Pitfall
He is going out Sarah.He is going out with Sarah.

the preposition 'with' is required to link the verb to the person being dated.

Particles
out with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
go + out + with + object
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Level A2 · Elementary
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