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 …—
Joel Silverstein
Joel Silverstein3
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
Emily MurrayExamples 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
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Of course, many age-old rules have gone out the window these days.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
These are all bonus shows, apparently, since Belinda Carlisle was saying a couple of years ago that the group was done, having gone out on a high, in her mind, with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Tying McIlroy for the low round of the day was Zach Johnson, who went out in the fifth group of the day and shot 66.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
But with acceptance letters going out this spring and decisions due in coming weeks, fall enrollment at area community colleges could indicate that some have opted for a less expensive plan, said Gabe Ross, a spokesperson for the Los Rios Community College District.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Emily Chan, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
These are all bonus shows, apparently, since Belinda Carlisle was saying a couple of years ago that the group was done, having gone out on a high, in her mind, with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Tying McIlroy for the low round of the day was Zach Johnson, who went out in the fifth group of the day and shot 66.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
But with acceptance letters going out this spring and decisions due in coming weeks, fall enrollment at area community colleges could indicate that some have opted for a less expensive plan, said Gabe Ross, a spokesperson for the Los Rios Community College District.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Go out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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