make out

verb9

1. •
   (slang) To embrace and kiss passionately.

   • We found a secluded spot where we could make out in private.
2. •
   (slang, nonstandard) To engage in heavy petting or sexual intercourse.
3. •
   To discern; to manage to see, hear etc.

   • In the distance, I could just make out a shadowy figure.
4. •
   To represent; to make (something) appear to be true.

   • His version of the story makes me out (to be) the bad guy.
5. •
   To draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque).

   • Cheques may be made out to the Foo Bar Company.
6. •
   (US) To manage, get along; to do (well, badly etc.).

   • Oh, you were on a TV game show? How did you make out?
7. •
   (US, slang) To get along with (someone).

   • Him and I always make out well.
8. •
   (US, slang) To make an (often temporary) home.

   • I'll make out in this room for the night.
9. •
   (no longer used) To send out.

   • The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. — 1611