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to get out
[phrase form: get]
01
(of news or information) to become public or widely known
Intransitive
Examples
The scandal eventually got out, causing a media frenzy.
02
to leave somewhere such as a room, building, etc.
Transitive: to get out of a place
Examples
It's a beautiful day; let's get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine.
03
to remove something from a confined space or container
Transitive: to get out sth
Examples
Please get the dishes out from the cabinet for dinner.
04
to leave or move away from a specific situation
Transitive: to get out of a situation
Examples
If you're unhappy in your current relationship, it might be time to get out of it.
05
to assist someone in leaving a place or situation that may be harmful or unpleasant for them
Transitive: to get out sb of a place or situation
Examples
The firefighters arrived to get people out of the burning building.
06
to express or articulate something with difficulty or hesitation
Transitive: to get out sth
Examples
She struggled to get her feelings of guilt out during the therapy session.
07
to avoid facing negative consequences or to escape unpunished after engaging in a prohibited action
Transitive: to get out of a consequence
Examples
She tried to get out of trouble by offering an apology.
08
to get someone to say or do something through using force
Transitive: to get out a decleration from sb
Examples
The interrogator used various tactics to get out the truth from the suspect.
09
to produce or release something, such as a publication or product, for public consumption or use
Transitive: to get out a publication or product
Examples
The magazine plans to get the new issue out to subscribers by the end of the month.
10
to remove dirt, stains, or other unwanted substances from something
Transitive: to get out unwanted material from sth
Examples
She used a stain remover to get out the red wine stain from her dress.
11
to exit from inside a vehicle
Examples
She had to get out of the taxi because it was stuck in traffic.
