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to count out
[phrase form: count]
01
to deliberately not include someone in a particular activity or event
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
out
base verb
count
present tense
count out
3rd person singular
counts out
present participle
counting out
past simple
counted out
past participle
counted out
Examples
If you do n't follow the safety rules, we may have to count you out from the field trip.
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.
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.
