to go out
Pronunciation
/ɡoʊ ˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/ɡəʊ ˈaʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "go out"in English

to go out
[phrase form: go]
01

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

Intransitive
to go out definition and meaning
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He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.
They planned to go out for a movie and ice cream.
02

to regularly spend time with a person that one likes and has a sexual or romantic relationship with

Intransitive: to go out | to go out with sb
to go out definition and meaning
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They started going out in college and have been a couple ever since.
Are they still going out, or did they break up?
03

(of fire or a light) to stop giving heat or brightness

Intransitive
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Do n't leave the stove on; the flame might go out.
She blew on the match, and it quickly went out.
04

to leave a place or location

Intransitive: to go out of a place
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They decided to go out of the crowded mall and find a quieter place to eat.
It's pouring rain; I do n't want to go out of the car right now.
05

to step onto the playing area, like a field or stage, especially in sports or performances

Intransitive: to go out somewhere
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The soccer team went out onto the field with high spirits.
The basketball players went out onto the court to warm up.
06

to become unfashionable or unpopular

Intransitive
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Bell-bottom jeans went out of style in the 1970s but made a comeback recently.
Remember the popularity of frosted tips for hair? They went out quite a while ago.
07

to be broadcast

Intransitive
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The live concert will go out on several streaming platforms.
The news bulletin will go out at 6 PM on the national television network.
08

to be eliminated from a sports competition or tournament by losing a game or match

Intransitive: to go out of a tournament
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The team went out of the playoffs after a tough loss.
The boxer went out of the championship match in the final round.
09

(of water) to gradually recede or move away from a certain area, such as a beach or shoreline

Intransitive
example
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The tide went out, revealing a vast expanse of sand.
As the afternoon went on, the water started to go out from the bay.
10

to play all the cards in one's hand in a card game, either by melding them or discarding them

Intransitive
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In the final round, she decided to go out with her last cards.
He strategically went out and ended the game with a winning move.
11

to fail to function or operate properly

Intransitive
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The power went out during the storm, and all the lights went out.
The car 's engine went out, and it had to be towed to the garage.
12

(of news or information) to be made known to the public

Intransitive
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Word went out that the government had passed new regulations.
News went out about the upcoming concert featuring a famous band.
13

to be sent or delivered to someone

Intransitive: to go out to sb
example
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Have the wedding invitations gone out to all the guests?
The meeting reminders should go out to all the participants by tomorrow.
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