어떤 장소의 안에서 밖으로 이동하거나 바깥에 위치함을 나타냄
Moving or appearing to move away from a particular place, especially an enclosed one.
예문:
"The children ran out to play in the fresh snow."
"He stepped out of the office for a quick phone call."
집이나 사무실 등에 있지 않고 외출하거나 자리를 비운 상태
Not at home or at one's place of work.
예문:
"I'm sorry, the manager is out for a business lunch."
"She will be out all afternoon attending a conference."
비밀이나 정보 등이 사람들에게 널리 알려지게 된
Revealed or made public; no longer a secret.
예문:
"The truth about the merger is finally out."
"Once the secret was out, everyone in the office started whispering."
불이나 빛 등이 더 이상 타거나 비치지 않는 상태
No longer burning or shining; extinguished.
예문:
"Make sure the campfire is completely out before you go to sleep."
"The lights in the entire neighborhood went out during the storm."
더 이상 유행하지 않거나 시대에 뒤떨어진
No longer fashionable or popular.
예문:
"That style of baggy jeans is definitely out this season."
"Neon colors were in last year, but now they are out."
어떤 상황이나 의무에서 벗어나기 위한 수단이나 이유
A means of escaping a difficult situation or avoiding a responsibility.
예문:
"The contract provided a legal out for the company if profits fell."
"He was looking for an out to avoid going to the boring party."
다른 사람의 비밀이나 신분 등을 본인의 동의 없이 공개하다
To reveal secret or private information about someone, often regarding their identity.
예문:
"The journalist threatened to out the politician's hidden past."
"He was outed as the anonymous donor who gave millions to the school."