go out
verb
went out; gone out; going out; goes out
1
a
: to go forth, abroad, or outdoors
specifically
: to leave one's house
b(1)
: to take the field as a soldier
(2)
: to participate as a principal in a duel
c
: to travel as or as if a colonist or immigrant
d
: to work away from home
2
a
: to come to an end
b
: to give up office : resign
c
: to become obsolete or unfashionable
d(1)
: to play the last card of one's hand
(2)
: to reach or exceed the total number of points required for game in cards
e
: to bring a performance to a close
The band went out with a solid rendition of another Allmans classic …—
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a
: to take part in social activities
made plans to go out for drinks
b
: to date someone romantically
They've been going out for about six months.
4
: to go on strike
6
: to become a candidate
went out for the football team
Phrases
go out with a bang
: to die, end, or finish in a thrilling, forceful, or impressive way
Game of Thrones is known for its impressive production value, so it is understandable why HBO would want to go out with a bang, making the final episodes the biggest television has ever seen.—Emily Murray
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Examples of go out in a Sentence
there was concern that the dam would go out under the force of the flood waters
she enjoys going out on weekends, but during the week she's a homebody
Recent Examples on the Web
Every effort at emotional connection is initiated by me (like planning date nights or going out for a walk to have a conversation).
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
That’s why wine writer Anna Lee Iijima goes out of her way to shop here.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
The Bolt, which GM had been building at Orion Assembly in Orion Township, went out of production in December 2023 so GM could retool Orion Assembly to starting making the Chevrolet Silverado EV by mid-2026.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
So, raise a glass, savor each sip, and toast to the ride—because these nights only comes around once every few years, but a good cocktail never goes out of style.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
That’s why wine writer Anna Lee Iijima goes out of her way to shop here.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
The Bolt, which GM had been building at Orion Assembly in Orion Township, went out of production in December 2023 so GM could retool Orion Assembly to starting making the Chevrolet Silverado EV by mid-2026.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
So, raise a glass, savor each sip, and toast to the ride—because these nights only comes around once every few years, but a good cocktail never goes out of style.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20out. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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