Entry Word: put out

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively <put out all my strength to move the piano> — see exert
2 to cause to cease burning <put out the campfire before leaving> — see extinguish 1
3 to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts <my father was put out by all the noise outside our house> — see irritate 1