put out

The phrase 'put out' has various meanings based on the context, from extinguishing a fire to causing inconvenience.

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Definition

B1General

(common)To extinguish a flame or fire.

Example

The firefighters managed to put out the blaze within an hour.

B2General

(common)To inconvenience or trouble someone.

Example

I hope our late arrival didn't put you out too much.

B2Media

(common)To publish or release information or content.

Example

The company put out a press release regarding the new product.

C1Medical

(technical)To render someone unconscious.

Example

The anesthesiologist will put you out before the surgery begins.

B2Manufacturing

(technical)To produce or manufacture goods.

Example

The factory puts out thousands of units each month.

C1Nautical

(technical)To leave a port or set sail.

Example

The ship put out to sea early in the morning.

C1Sports

(technical)To eliminate a player from a game.

Example

The pitcher put out the batter with a fastball.

C1Medical

(technical)To dislocate a joint.

Example

She put her shoulder out during the gymnastics routine.

Similar

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

put out a fire have out let out put forth give out push out send out pump out fire out throw out blow out come out spark out rush out force out shit out pit out put about ream out come out with stub out give off set out bring out toss out go out pour out puff out spout out end out fling out sling out stamp out press out put up take out pack out smoke out bat out see out show out turn out air out kick out dump out have it out poop out cough out snuff out spit out rig out put up on put down all out drive out pitch out fish out sputter out let off nut out fart out shot out belt out game out stomp out wheel out put it about spill out pull out chuck out give forth get out flame out stink out burn out blown out hit out string out lay out serve out drain out leak out put by pay out bash out roll out hand out crack out full out take out the trash blast out trot out put away print out put in put over bush out run out flush out put across put forward write out ring out sub out pop out throw off let fly line out played out live out dish out put through spread out squeeze out crap out call out play out let down cool out prang out price out drink out give vent to talk out field out cut out stick out put on way out throw down clean out turned out haul out dab out trap out mud out