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to peel out
[phrase form: peel]
01
to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks
Dialect
American
American
Informal
Examples
At the stoplight, the impatient driver peeled out when it turned green, impressing onlookers with the screech of tires.
The daredevil motorcyclist revved the engine and peeled out of the parking lot, leaving a trail of smoke and skid marks.
02
(of a person, animal, or vehicle) to move apart from a group or structure and go in a different way
Examples
As the party continued into the night, some guests started to peel out, heading home for the evening.
After the team meeting, employees began to peel out to their desks, ready to implement the discussed strategies.
