to come out
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/kˈʌm ˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/kˈʌm ˈaʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "come out"

to come out
[phrase form: come]
01

to be published, released, or made available to the public

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The new book by the acclaimed author will come out next month.
The latest album from the band is set to come out on Friday.
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to become visible or be seen by others

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The sun came out from behind the clouds, brightening up the day.
The stars come out at night, creating a beautiful spectacle in the sky.
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to physically exit from a particular place or object

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The cat came out of the box when I opened it.
The sun came out from behind the clouds, brightening up the sky.
04

to reach a certain conclusion

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Despite the challenges, the project came out successfully.
After months of hard work, the exam results came out better than expected.
05

to participate in a competition and achieve a particular rank or position, typically indicated by an ordinal number

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She trained hard and came out first in the swimming competition.
The team performed exceptionally well and came out second in the tournament.
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to detach or be removed from something

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The stain on the fabric came out after washing it with detergent.
I tried to scrub the mark, but it would n't come out of the table.
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to take action, often in response to a situation or to assert oneself

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When the protesters gathered outside the building, the CEO came out to address their concerns.
After staying silent for a long time, she finally came out and shared her opinion on the matter.
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to escape from a confined or restricted space or situation

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The prisoner managed to pick the lock and come out of the jail cell.
During the chaos, a fight broke out, and people started coming out from the crowd.
09

to disclose one's LGBTQIA+ identity or orientation to others

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After years of hiding, she finally came out to her family as a lesbian.
He gathered the courage to come out at work and share that he identifies as transgender.
10

to express if one is for or against an idea or arguement

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During the debate, each candidate had the opportunity to come out in favor or against the proposed policy.
When discussing the new project, it 's important for everyone to come out and share their thoughts and perspectives.
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