Sekirov Dictionary

put out

verb 18
adjective 1
forms 4

verb18

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To place outside, to remove.
- Don’t forget to put out the dog.
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To extinguish (fire).
- They worked for days to put out the brushfire.
- She put out her cigarette.
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To turn off (light).
- Put out those lights before the Germans see them.
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To produce, to emit.
- The factory puts out 4000 units each day.
- This unit puts out 4000 BTUs.
To broadcast, to publish.
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To cause someone to be out of sorts; to annoy, impose, inconvenience, or disturb.
- I don't mean to put you out. It's just vital that I get this done tonight.
To expel.
To remove from office.
To cause something to be out.
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To knock out: to eliminate from a competition.
- England stumbled into the World Cup quarter-finals and almost certainly put Scotland out after an error-ridden victory at Eden Park. — 2011
To cause a player on offense to be out.
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To consent to having sex.
- Don't them laundry queens put out good enough to suit you? — 1928
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To dislocate (a joint).
- Lift with your knees. Don’t put out your back.
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To go out, to head out; (especially) to set sail.
- Along about Tuesday Uncle Cal put out for San Antone on the last wagonload of wool. — 1900
To cause something to go out.
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To blind (eyes).
- You can't have a pair of scissors! You'll put your eye out!
Synonym of knock out: to render unconscious.
(no longer used) To express.

adjective1

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Taking offense; indignant.
- He was put out at the mere suggestion of misconduct.

forms

putting out · puts out · more put out · most put out

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