Phrasal verbs · by particle

out

308Verbs

Act outPerform something with actions and gestures

Argue outArgue about a problem to find a solution

Ask outInvite someone for a date

Back outFail to keep an arrangement or promise

Bag outCriticise

Bail outSave, rescue

Bang outPlay a musical instrument loudly

Bash outWrite something quickly without much preparation

Bawl outScold, shout at someone

Be outBe absent from a place

Bear outConfirm that something is correct

Beat outNarrowly win in competition

Bed outMove a plant outside

Belt outSing something loudly

Black outFall unconscious

Blank outCensor text so that words cannot be read

Blare outA loud sound or music

Bleed outCause sufficient blood loss to result in death

Bliss outBe extremely relaxed and happy

Block outStop light from entering or leaving

Blow outExtinguish candles, matches, etc.

Blurt outSay something quickly without thinking, especially if you shouldn't

Board outArrange for pets to stay somewhere while you're away

Book outLeave a place in a hurry

Bottle outLack courage to do something

Bottom outPass the lowest point and start rising

Bow outLeave, quit

Bowl outHit someone's wicket in cricket with the ball

Branch outMove into a different area of business, etc.

Break outStart (war, conflict)

Breed outRemove a character trait by controlling reproduction

Bring outRelease or publish

Bug outOpen your eyes wide in surprise

Bulk outMake something bigger or thicker

Bundle outExpel

Burn outLose enthusiasm and energy to continue in a demanding job

Butt outNot be involved in other people's business

Buy outBuy somebody's share in a company

Call outExpose or accuse someone of wrongdoing or incompetence

Cancel outHave an opposite effect on something that has happened, taking things back to the beginning

Carry outPerform a task

Carve outCreate or get a area where you can be special or successful

Cash outIllegally access a bank account or credit card and steal money

Cast outExpel, reject

Check outPay the bill when leaving a hotel

Chew outCriticize someone angrily

Chicken outBe too afraid to do something

Choke outClog or overwhelm

Chuck outDispose of something you no longer need or want

Churn outProduce, usually quickly or in large amounts without much regard to quality

Clean outTidy up thoroughly and throw away unwanted things

Clear outTidy up thoroughly and throw away unwanted stuff

Clock outRecord the time you leave work

Close outBring something to an end

Come outA secret is revealed

Conk outFall fast asleep

Contract outGive a contract for a service outside the company you work for

Cop outChoose an easy alternative

Count outExclude

Crank outProduce a lot of something fast

Crash outSleep at someone's house because you are too tired, drunk, etc. to leave

Creep outMake someone feel worried or uneasy

Cross outDraw a line through some writing to show it is wrong

Cry outShout because you are in pain

Deck outDecorate or dress for special occasion

Die outBecome extinct or disappear

Dig outFind something you haven't used, seen, etc, for a long time

Dime outReport someone to authorities, etc

Dine outHave dinner outside your home

Dip outLeave a place without telling anyone

Dish outServe food

Divvy outDivide, share

Dole outGive out, distribute

Drag outMake something last longer than necessary

Draw outMake something continue longer than needed

Drive outForce someone to leave a place

Drop outQuit a course

Drown outBe so loud that another sound cannot be heard

Drum outForce someone out of their job or position

Dry outStop drinking or taking drugs when addicted

Eat outEat in a restaurant

Edge outGradually push someone or something out of their position

Eke outMake something like money last as long as possible

Empty outEmpty something completely

Fall outArgue and be on bad terms with someone

Farm outGive or contract work to someone else

Fathom outUnderstand something

Ferret outSearch and discover something

Figure outFind the answer to a problem

Fill outComplete a form

Filter outRemove something unwanted

Find outDiscover information

Fink outFail to keep a promise, arrangement, etc

Fish outRemove something from a bag, pocket, etc

Fit outProvide with necessary equipment

Fizzle outEnd in an unsuccessful way

Flake outFall asleep from exhaustion

Flare outGet angry suddenly

Flesh outAdd more details or information

Flip outBecome very excited and lose control

Flounce outLeave a place angrily

Fluff outShake or pat a cushion so that it fills with air

Fork outSpend money, often when forced to

Freak outBecome very disturbed or angry

Freeze outShut out or exclude by unfriendly treatment

Front outFace up to someone, withstand criticism

Geek outTalk at length about computing

Get outLeave the house to visit place and socialise

Give outDistribute

Go outStop burning, be extinguished

Grey outDisable a function in a computer program, leaving it visible but not working

Grind outProduce something with great difficulty

Grow outLet hair, etc, with dyes, perms grow to get rid of the style

Hammer outNegotiate and reach an agreement

Hand outDistribute

Hang outSpend time socially

Hash outResolve a problem or reach an agreement through discussion

Hear outListen to everything someone has to say

Help outGive assistance

Hide outGo or stay somewhere to avoid being caught or found

Hollow outMake an empty space inside in something, reduce power or authority

Hop outLeave a vehicle

Hound outForce someone out of a place, job, position, etc.

Hunt outSearch until you find something

Iron outRemove small problems or irregularities

Keep outNot allow someone to enter

Key outIf you key out a plant, you identify it by using binary choices like whether it has needle leaves or doesn't

Knock outHit and make somebody unconscious

Lash outSuddenly become violent

Lay outSpend money

Leak outBecome public knowledge

Leave outNot include

Let outAllow to leave or go out

Level outStabilize the altitude of an airplane

Light outLeave suddenly

Live outStay somewhere until you die

Lock outClose a workplace to stop workers entering

Log outExit a computer system

Look outBe careful

Lose outBe at a disadvantage

Luck outBe very lucky

Make outMake a cheque payable to somebody

Mark outDraw lines to enclose an area

Marry outMarry someone of a different ethnicity, religion, etc

Max outTake something to the limit, reach a limit

Measure outMeasure or weigh the amount needed

Mete outGive people harsh punishments or treatment

Miss outNot do something enjoyable or rewarding

Move outLeave a place you live or work in

Muscle outUse power, contacts, etc, to force someone out

Nerd outPlay safe and avoid taking a risk

Nip outGo somewhere quickly

Nose outFind out, discover- usually information, secrets, etc

Nut outFind an answer to a problem

Opt outChoose not to be part of something

Order outExpel someone

Pack outFill a venue

Pad outMake a text longer by including extra content, often content that isn't particularly relevant

Pan outThe way a situation develops

Pass outFaint, lose consciousness

Peel outAccelerate rapidly from stationary

Peg outPut washing outside to dry

Peter outLose impetus and stop

Phase outRemove gradually

Pick outChoose or select

Pig outEat a lot

Pile outLeave a place quickly, in a disorganised way

Pit outGo into the pits (car racing)

Plant outPut a young plant that has been grown in a pot or greenhouse into the ground

Play outProgress, often till it finishes

Plead outPlead guilty to get a reduced sentence or fine

Point outMake someone aware of something

Poop outGet too tired to do something

Pop outGo out for a short time

Print outMake a hard copy of a computer document

Pry outObtain information someone is unwilling to give up

Psych outWork out or anticipate someone's intentions

Pull outStart moving (train)

Pump outRemove liquids coming in using a pump

Push outForce someone to leave

Put outBroadcast

Quarrel outArgue with someone about a specific subject

Rack outSleep, take a nap

Rain outBe postponed or stopped by rain (usually passive)

Rap outSay something firmly and loudly

Rat outInform the authorities about someone

Reach outStretch your arm to get something

Read outRead aloud rather than silently

Reason outCome to a conclusion or solution after some thought

Rent outLet, grant a service or allow usage for a fee

Ride outSurvive a difficult time

Ring outMake a sudden loud sound

Roll outLaunch or introduce a new product, initiative, etc.

Root outLook for and find

Rough outMake a draft or sketch of something without much detail

Round outMake something more complete

Rub outDelete ink or pencil with an eraser

Rule outExclude a possibility

Run outHave none left

Rush outRelease or put something on sale quickly

Sack outFall asleep

Sally outLeave somewhere safe or comfortable

Scout outSearch for something

Screen outExclude

See outAccompany a guest to your front door when they are leaving your house

Seek outSearch for something until you find it

Sell outHave no more of something left because it has been bought

Send outSend something to a lot of people

Set outDisplay, show

Shade outLeave a place without saying goodbye

Shake outShake clothes, cloths, etc to remove dirt or creases

Share outDivide and distribute

Shell outSpend money on something, especially when you think it's too expensive

Ship outSend goods to a place

Shoot outGo out for a short time

Short outShort circuit

Shout outSay something loudly, often to attract someone's attention

Show outTake someone to out of a room or building

Shut outExclude

Sign outClose a computer program that requires a name and password

Sing outReply loudly

Single outSelect or choose one from a group

Sit outNot take part

Skeeve outDisgust, unsettle

Sleep outSleep away from place of work or rented accommodation

Slip outLeave discreetly

Smoke outForce someone out of a place they're hiding in

Sneak outDepart furtively

Sniff outFind something by smell (usually for dogs)

Snuff outExtinguish a small flame by covering it

Sort outResolve a problem

Sound outCheck what someone thinks about an issue, idea, etc.

Space outBecome detached from reality and unaware of what is happening around you, usually through drug use

Speak outTalk openly and freely

Spell outExplain something in great detail

Spew outExpel, throw out

Spill outWhen large numbers of people leave a place at the same time

Spin outLose control (vehicle)

Spit outSay something angrily

Splash outSpend a lot of money on something that is not essential

Stamp outGet rid of something

Stand outBe extraordinary and different

Start outBegin a journey

Stay outNot go home

Steal outLeave in a stealthy or quiet manner

Step outLeave a place for a very short time

Stick outBe easily noticed

Stop outBe out late, especially when you are expected home

Storm outLeave a place angrily

Straighten outMake something straight

Stretch outLie down with your limbs extended in a relaxed manner

Strike outStart doing something new and different

String outMake something last as long as possible

Strip outRemove

Stub outExtinguish a cigarette

Suss outCome to understand

Take outBorrow a library book

Talk outDiscuss a problem or issue to find a solution

Tap outPlay a rhythm quietly

Tear outDepart rapidly

Text outCancel an appointment by sending a text message

Thrash outDiscuss for a long time until an agreement is reached

Throw outGet rid of

Time outEnd or close because of a time limit

Tire outMake someone exhausted

Top outStop increasing, reach the highest point

Trip outBe under the influence of psychoactive drugs

Trot outMake a statement (meant negatively)

Tune outIgnore, not pay attention

Turf outForce someone to leave

Turn outProduce

Type outWrite a full or finished version of a text on a computer

Veg outRelax, do nothing

Wait outWait till something has finished, usually something unpleasant

Walk outLeave work because of a dispute with the management

Want outWant to leave a relationship or arrangement

Wash outRain so heavily that an event has to be cancelled

Watch outBe careful (imperative)

Wear outUse something until it stops working

Weasel outBack out of a commitment

Weed outRemove, get rid of

Weigh outMeasure a certain amount of something by weight

Weird outDisturb, cause concern or worry

Wheel outUse something like an explanation that has been used many times before and has lost its impact

Whip outRemove quickly

White outUse correction fluid to cover a mistake in a written text

Wig outBecome excited and lose control

Wiggle outAvoid doing

Wimp outNot be brave enough to do something

Win outSucceed after a difficult process

Winkle outFind or get something that takes a great deal of effort

Winnow outRemove the bad or less satisfactory people or things from a group to leave the best

Wipe outMake someone very tired

Work outEnd nicely

Write outWrite something completely

Zero outCut off funding for a project

Zone outNot pay attention

Zonk outFall asleep

Zoom outFocus less closely

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