out

adv. moving away from the inside of a place or container.

adv. indicating movement from the interior of a space or container to the exterior.

“She opened the cage and the bird flew out into the garden.”

“The crowd poured out of the stadium as soon as the final whistle blew, filling the narrow streets with noise.”

adj. not in the place where you usually stay, like your home or office.

adj. not present in one's usual place of residence or business.

“I called her office, but her secretary said she was out for lunch.”

“The manager is currently out on a site visit and is not expected back until late tomorrow afternoon.”

adj. available for people to see, buy, or use.

adj. released to the public or visible in the environment.

“The new video game comes out next Tuesday.”

“The sun finally came out after three days of heavy rain and thick grey clouds.”

adj. not burning or not shining anymore.

adj. extinguished or no longer emitting light or heat.

“The campfire was out by the time we woke up the next morning.”

“The power went out across the entire city during the thunderstorm, leaving thousands of homes in total darkness.”

adj. being honest and public about being gay, trans, or another LGBTQ+ identity.

adj. open and public regarding one's sexual orientation or gender identity.

“He has been out to his family and friends since he was twenty.”

“The documentary explores the challenges faced by athletes who choose to be out in professional sports environments.”

v. to tell people a secret about someone, especially that they are gay, without their permission.

v. to publicly reveal a secret about someone, particularly their sexual orientation, often without their consent.

“The newspaper was criticised for trying to out the politician.”

“The activist was accidentally outed by a former classmate in a social media post that quickly went viral.”

n. a way to avoid doing something or to escape a difficult situation.

n. a means of exit, escape, or a convenient excuse to avoid an obligation.

“He was looking for an out so he wouldn't have to go to the party.”

“The contract was so poorly written that the company found an easy out when the project became too expensive.”

Informal

n. a situation in a game like baseball where a player must stop playing for that turn.

n. a state in which a player is removed from play according to the rules of the game.

“The pitcher got the final out of the inning with a fast ball.”

“With two outs and the bases loaded, the pressure on the young batter was immense.”

interj. a word used on a radio to say you have finished talking and do not expect an answer.

interj. a procedure word used in radio telecommunications to signal the end of a transmission.

“The captain said, 'We are heading home now. Out.'”

“The pilot confirmed the coordinates and ended the transmission with a crisp 'Over and out'.”

Technical