ki, kint, elmegy, kimozdul, nincs itt, nincs bent, távol van, nem működik, nem ég, nincs áram, megjelent, nyilvános, kiesik, kimarad, nem jöhet szóba, teljesen, végig, felvállalja magát, nyíltan vállalja az identitását, outol, nyilvánosságra hoz
Usage pattern:
come/go/run/look/take/pull + out; out of + noun
Learner examples
Common mistake:
Use "out of + noun" when naming the place or container something leaves: "She took it out of her bag." In American English, "out + noun" is also common with words like "door" and "window."
Meaning
from inside to outside
Themes
core_vocabulary
| daily_life
| housing
Definition
Use "out" when someone or something moves from inside to outside, or is outside.
away from the inside of a place, container, or enclosed area; outside.
Usage pattern:
go/be/stay + out; out for dinner; out with friends
Learner examples
Common mistake:
"Go out" often means leave home for social activities. "Go outside" usually means move to an outdoor place.
Meaning
away from home socially
Themes
core_vocabulary
| daily_life
| relationships
| arts_entertainment
Definition
If you are out, you are not at home, often because you are doing something socially.
away from home or from the place where you usually are, especially for social activities, shopping, or entertainment.
Usage pattern:
hold/stretch/spread/pull/come + out
Learner examples
Common mistake:
Do not use this sense only for leaving a building. It can also mean moving away from the body, center, or a hidden position.
Meaning
outward or into view
Themes
core_vocabulary
| daily_life
| body
| nature
Definition
Use "out" when something moves or is put where it can be seen, opened, or stretched.
away from the center, body, or a hidden position; into an open, visible, or extended position.
Usage pattern:
be out; out of the office; out on a call
Learner examples
Common mistake:
Do not say "out from the office." Say "out of the office," "not in," or simply "out" when the place is clear.
Meaning
not present or available
Themes
core_vocabulary
| daily_life
| work
| communication
Definition
If someone is out, they are not there or not available now.
not present at home, work, or another usual place; not available to speak to someone or do something.
Usage pattern:
be out; the power/lights/internet/fire is out
Learner examples
Common mistake:
Use "out" for lights, fires, power, internet, and similar services when they are not working or not burning.
Meaning
not working or burning
Themes
daily_life
| housing
| technology
Definition
If a light, fire, machine, or service is out, it has stopped working or burning.
not working, operating, shining, or burning.
Usage pattern:
be out; come out; out now; out next week
Learner examples
Common mistake:
For books, films, music, products, and results, "out" means available or released. Do not usually say "open" with this meaning.
Meaning
released or known
Themes
communication
| arts_entertainment
| education
| business
Definition
If a book, film, result, or piece of news is out, people can get it or know about it.
published, released, available to the public, or no longer secret.
Usage pattern:
be out; out of + competition/group; count someone out
Learner examples
Common mistake:
The opposite is often "in." "I'm out" can mean "I choose not to take part," depending on context.
Meaning
excluded or not participating
Themes
core_vocabulary
| sports
| work
| society
Definition
If someone or something is out, they are not in a game, group, plan, or choice anymore.
no longer included, allowed, competing, or possible; not taking part.
Usage pattern:
verb + out, especially fill/write/clean/burn/run + out
Learner examples
Common mistake:
In many verb combinations, "out" changes the meaning of the verb. Learn common combinations such as "fill out," "write out," and "run out" as whole units.
Meaning
completely or to the end
Themes
core_vocabulary
| daily_life
| education
| work
Definition
Use "out" with some verbs to mean completely, fully, or until the end.
so as to complete something, remove everything, use everything, or continue until something ends.
Usage pattern:
be out; out to someone; out at work/school
Learner examples
Common mistake:
This meaning is about identity and privacy, so context matters. It can be sensitive; avoid using it carelessly.
Themes
relationships
| society
Definition
If someone is out, they are open with other people about being LGBTQ+.
open about being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or another LGBTQ+ identity, rather than keeping it private.
Usage pattern:
out someone; be outed; out someone as gay/trans/etc.
Learner examples
Common mistake:
The verb usually suggests revealing private information without consent. Use it carefully, and do not confuse it with the adjective "out."
Meaning
reveal someone's LGBTQ+ identity
Themes
communication
| relationships
| society
Definition
To out someone is to tell others that the person is LGBTQ+, often when they wanted to keep it private.
to reveal publicly that someone is gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or another LGBTQ+ identity, especially without that person's permission.
Grammar
Dictionary form
out
IPA
Syllables & stress
out (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Word forms
Word family
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
check out
1
/t͡ʃˈɛk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
examine closely or leave after paying
To look at something carefully; or to leave a hotel/store after paying.
Examples
We have to check out by 11 a.m.
You should check out that new café downtown.
You can check out online without creating an account.
We checked out of the hotel at noon.
check out
2
/t͡ʃˈɛk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Look at something with interest
To look at something carefully to see what it is like.
Examples
Check out this new song I found!
We should check out that new restaurant downtown.
check out
5
/t͡ʃˈɛk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
look at or examine
To look at something or try it to see what it is like.
Examples
Check out this app; it makes budgeting easier.
I checked out the hotel reviews before I booked.
You should check out the science museum while you're in town.
Learner examples
I will check out the website tonight.
Let's check out the new restaurant.
figure out
1
/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Find an answer by thinking carefully
To understand something or find the answer by thinking about it.
Examples
I can't figure out how to use this app.
She figured out the puzzle after an hour.
figure out
8
/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
understand or solve
To think until you understand the answer or solution.
Examples
Can you figure out why the printer isn't connecting?
We need to figure out how to pay for the repairs.
He finally figured out the answer.
Learner examples
I can't figure it out.
She figured out how to use the app.
find out
1
/fˈaɪnd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
learn information after effort or inquiry
To get information about something, often by asking questions or looking for it.
Examples
I need to find out what time the train leaves.
She found out that he was lying.
find out
2
/fˈaɪnd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
discover information
To get information that you did not know before.
Examples
I need to find out what time the train leaves.
She found out about the surprise party by accident.
We found out that the files had been deleted.
Learner examples
Can you find out the address for me?
She found out why the train was late.
go out
1
/ɡˈoʊ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Leave home for social activity
To leave home to spend time with others for fun.
Examples
We usually go out on Fridays.
She went out for dinner with friends.
go out
3
/ɡˈoʊ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
leave home socially
To leave home to meet people, eat, drink, watch a movie, or do something fun.
Examples
Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
We stayed in last weekend, but we're going out on Saturday.
She often goes out with friends after work.
Learner examples
I went out with my classmates after the exam.
I don't want to go out tonight.
out of
1
/ˈaʊt əv/
fixed phrase
from; due to; lacking
Shows where something comes from, why it happens, or that there is none left.
Examples
He spoke out of anger.
We are out of milk.
out of
1
/ˈaʊt əv/
fixed phrase
having no more
If you are out of something, you do not have any left.
Examples
We're out of milk, so I'll stop at the store.
The pharmacy is out of that medicine right now.
I'm almost out of space on my phone.
Learner examples
We are out of bread.
The office is out of paper.
run out of
1
/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Use all of something up
To finish all of something and have no more left.
Examples
We ran out of milk this morning.
We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some.
We've run out of milk, so I'll buy more.
We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy more.
We've run out of milk, so I'll go buy some more.
We’ve run out of milk, so I need to go to the store.
We've run out of milk, so I need to go shopping.
We ran out of water during the hike.
They ran out of time before finishing the exam.
He ran out of time before finishing the test.
She ran out of time during the exam.
She ran out of time before finishing the test.
The printer ran out of paper during the meeting.
I can't print because I've run out of paper.
He ran out of money before the end of the month.
She ran out of patience and left the meeting.
She ran out of time before finishing the exam.
Hurry up, we’re running out of time!
The printer ran out of ink in the middle of the job.
If we keep spending like this, we’ll run out of money by next month.
run out of
4
/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
use all of a supply
To have no more of something because it has all been used.
Examples
We ran out of time before the last question.
The car ran out of gas on the highway.
Don't forget to order more cups; we're running out of cups.
Learner examples
I ran out of money at the end of the trip.
We are running out of ideas.
turn out
6
/tˈɚn ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
prove to be
Used when the result or truth becomes clear later.
Examples
The test turned out to be easier than I expected.
It turned out that our flight was delayed.
I was worried about the event, but it turned out well.
Learner examples
The meeting turned out to be useful.
It turned out that she was right.
work out
1
/wˈɚk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Solve or understand something by thinking
To find an answer or understand something by thinking about it.
Examples
We need to work out how much it will cost.
It took me an hour to work out the problem.
work out
7
/wˈɚk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
exercise
To do physical exercise, often at a gym or at home.
Examples
I work out at the gym before work.
She started working out to feel stronger.
If you don't have equipment, you can work out at home.
Learner examples
I work out three times a week.
He likes to work out after class.
