Meaning & Definition of Out in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Away from the inside or center.

  Example Sentence: He went out to play.

• Definition: To be in a state of being out of a current location.

  Example Sentence: She was out of the office all week.

• Definition: To be revealed or made known, especially about one's sexual orientation.

  Example Sentence: He finally came out to his friends.

• Definition: No longer in use or operation.

  Example Sentence: The lights went out during the storm.

• Definition: Ejected, expelled, or discharged.

  Example Sentence: He was out of the game due to a foul.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'ūte' meaning 'outside, out of, from'; related to Latin 'ex' and Greek 'ek'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• out of sight, out of mind: When someone is not present, they are easily forgotten.
• out of the blue: Unexpectedly; suddenly.
• out of control: Not manageable; chaotic.

Translations

• Spanish: fuera

• French: dehors

• German: draußen

• Russian: наружу

Related Words

• outdoor: pertaining to or located outside.

• outcast: a person who has been rejected from a group.

• outperform: to perform better than someone else.

Slang Meanings of out

• Meaning: Out of the game; no longer involved.

  Example Sentence: I’m out of the party scene now.

• Meaning: To declare something openly.

  Example Sentence: He totally outed himself at the meeting.