go out

verb

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went out; gone out; going out; goes out

Definition of go out

intransitive verb

1a : 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

2a : 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

3a : 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

5 : break, collapse

6 : to become a candidate went out for the football team

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

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Examples 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