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to come out
[phrase form: come]
01
to be published, released, or made available to the public
Examples
The new book by the acclaimed author will come out next month.
02
to become visible or be seen by others
Examples
The sun came out from behind the clouds, brightening up the day.
03
to physically exit from a particular place or object
Examples
The cat came out of the box when I opened it.
Examples
Despite the challenges, the project came out successfully.
05
to participate in a competition and achieve a particular rank or position, typically indicated by an ordinal number
Examples
She trained hard and came out first in the swimming competition.
06
to detach or be removed from something
Examples
The stain on the fabric came out after washing it with detergent.
07
to take action, often in response to a situation or to assert oneself
Examples
When the protesters gathered outside the building, the CEO came out to address their concerns.
08
to escape from a confined or restricted space or situation
Examples
The prisoner managed to pick the lock and come out of the jail cell.
09
to disclose one's LGBTQIA+ identity or orientation to others
Examples
After years of hiding, she finally came out to her family as a lesbian.
10
to express if one is for or against an idea or arguement
Transitive
Examples
During the debate, each candidate had the opportunity to come out in favor or against the proposed policy.
