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go out

/ɡoʊ aʊt/

[/ɡoʊ aʊt/]

leave for an activity

Beginnerverb

Definition

To leave home to do something social, or for a light or fire to stop burning.

Example

Let's go out for dinner tonight.

Let's go out for dinner tonight.

Etymology

From 'go' plus 'out', describing movement outside.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for socialising and entertainment.

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