go out

The phrase 'go out' has multiple meanings depending on the context, ranging from social activities to ending states.

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Definition

A2General

(common)To leave a place, especially one's home, to engage in activities elsewhere.

Example

  • She decided to go out for a walk.
  • They often go out for dinner on weekends.

B1Relationships

(common)To be in a romantic relationship with someone.

Example

  • They have been going out for six months.
  • Are you going out with anyone?

B1General

(common)To stop burning or shining.

Example

  • The fire went out because we ran out of wood.
  • The lights went out during the storm.

B2Broadcasting

(technical)To be broadcast or transmitted.

Example

  • The news goes out at 6 PM every evening.
  • The live concert will go out to millions of viewers.

B2Fashion

(informal)To become unfashionable or obsolete.

Example

  • Bell-bottom jeans went out of style in the 80s.
  • Some trends never really go out completely.

B2Sports

(common)To be eliminated from a competition.

Example

  • They went out in the semi-finals.
  • The team went out after a tough match.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go out":

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