out (EN)

adverb, preposition, adjective, noun, verb, interjection

adverb “out”

1. moving or positioned away from the inside, center, or a point of reference
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   When she opened the jar, a swarm of fireflies burst out into the night sky.
2. not at home
   Let's eat out today―what type of restaurant do you prefer?
3. located or taking place in the open air, not inside a building
   The kids are playing out in the garden today.
4. at a distance, away from
   Keep out from here, please!
5. turned off or extinguished
   What happened? The lights are out.
6. to the full extent or conclusion
   She filled out the application thoroughly, leaving no section incomplete.
7. serving to emphasize or intensify an expression
   He was completely worn out after the marathon.
8. visible in the sky and not obscured by clouds or other obstructions
   As the clouds dispersed, the stars came out, dotting the night sky with twinkling lights.
9. disqualified from playing further due to an action by the opposing team
   The batter swung at the third strike and was called out, ending the inning.

preposition “out”

1. from the inside to the outside
   He looked out (of) the window.

adjective “out”

1. not present at home or the workplace
   When I stopped by her house earlier, she was out running errands.
2. released from imprisonment or confinement
   After serving half his term, the prisoner was out on parole.
3. not contained within something
   All the toys are out of their box.
4. not connected or engaged with a socket or receptacle
   The clock stopped ticking because the battery was out.
5. in sports, when the ball or play is outside the designated play area
   The soccer player kicked the ball too hard, and it went out over the sideline.
6. in sports, when a player is dismissed according to the game's rules
   The umpire shouted "You're out!" after the pitcher struck the batter out with a fast curveball.
7. no longer being a possibility
   After the budget cuts, the expensive company retreat is definitely out.
8. not allowed or suitable given the circumstances
   Since he's allergic to shellfish, ordering shrimp is completely out.
9. not functioning or available for use
   The elevator is out, so we'll have to take the stairs.
10. not illuminated or active
    When I tried to read my book last night, the power suddenly went out, leaving me in complete darkness.
11. not operating or open for business as usual
    The office is out for the holiday, so we'll have to wait until Monday to get our documents.
12. no longer fashionable or trendy
    Skinny jeans are out; everyone is wearing wide-leg pants now.
13. openly living as an LGBT+ individual
    After years of hesitation, he finally felt comfortable being out at work.
14. no longer kept secret
    The news about their engagement is finally out after months of speculation.
15. made available to the public for use
    The latest software update is out, so make sure to download it to get the new features.
16. (of flowers) in bloom
    Walking through the park, I noticed the tulips were finally out, adding splashes of color everywhere.
17. when celestial bodies are visible and not covered by clouds
    After days of rain, the stars were finally out, twinkling in the clear night sky.
18. when the sea level is at its lowest point due to the tide receding
    The tide was out, exposing a stretch of sand that led to the sea caves.
19. lacking or having run out of something
    I wanted to buy some eggs, but the store was out of them.

noun “out”

1. a way to avoid a difficult situation
   When the conversation turned awkward, she was grateful for the phone call that provided an out.
2. a situation in baseball where a player is removed from play according to the rules
   When the batter hit the ball and it was caught before touching the ground, he was declared out by the umpire.
3. in cricket, when a player's turn at bat is over due to being dismissed
   After the batsman hit the ball directly to the fielder, he was declared out by the umpire.
4. a card that can potentially turn a poker hand into a winning one
   With two hearts on the flop and two in my hand, I calculated nine outs to hit a flush on the turn or river.
5. someone or something that is no longer in a position of power or influence
   After the election, the former mayor joined the ranks of the outs, watching as the new administration took over.

verb “out”

1. to force someone or something to leave
   The bouncer quickly outed the unruly patron from the bar.
2. to disclose someone's secret, such as their identity as a secret agent
   During the interview, the actor accidentally outed his co-star as the mystery voice behind the popular cartoon character.
3. to disclose someone's LGBT+ identity
   When the celebrity was outed by the tabloid, it sparked a national conversation about privacy and respect.

interjection “out”

1. a signal that a radio communication is complete and no response is expected
   Eagle One completed reconnaissance, no enemy activity spotted. Returning to base. Out.
2. an imperative to leave immediately
   "Out with you, pesky flies!" shouted the chef, swatting at the air.