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to count out
[phrase form: count]
01
to deliberately not include someone in a particular activity or event
Examples
If you do n't follow the safety rules, we may have to count you out from the field trip.
Due to the age restriction, they had to count the younger participants out of the extreme sports activity.
02
(in sports or games) to declare someone or a team as defeated or unable to continue
Examples
After a series of defeats, the team was counted out of the championship race.
The chess player had to resign, accepting the inevitability of being counted out in the next few moves.
03
to systematically list and quantify items when arranging or transferring them from one place to another
Examples
When moving to a new apartment, it 's essential to count out your belongings to make sure nothing is left behind.
The librarian instructed the volunteers to count out the books as they placed them back on the shelves after the event.
