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go out

verb

Meaning

  • To leave, especially a building.

    "Please go out through the back door."

  • To leave one's abode to go to public places, especially for recreation or entertainment.

    "Let's go out tonight and have some fun!"

  • To be eliminated from a competition.

    "Our team went out in the third round."

  • To be turned off or extinguished.

    "The lights went out."

  • To become extinct, to expire.

  • To discard or meld all the cards in one's hand.

  • To pass out of fashion.

  • (of a couple) To have a romantic relationship, one that involves going out together on dates; to be a couple.

    "Jack and Susan are going out."

  • (with with) To have a romantic relationship (with someone).

    "Do you think she will go out with anyone this year?"

  • To fail.

    "I'd like to help clear the field, but my knee went out on me."

  • (with on) To spend the last moments of a show (while playing something).

    "Thank you for introducing us to your new album. Which song should we go out on?"

  • (of the tide) To recede; to ebb.

  • (usually of one's heart) To sympathize with; to express positive feelings towards.

    "My heart went out to her, but there was nothing I could do."

  • To die.

    "As much as you may want to plan your funeral, you can't control when you go out."

  • To take part in a duel (with).

Synonyms

date