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• Bezeichnet, dass sich etwas nicht im Inneren befindet, nicht anwesend oder nicht in einem bestimmten Zustand ist; auch für nicht mehr aktiv, verfügbar oder eingeschaltet.

An adjective describing something that is not inside, not present, or not in a particular state; e.g., 'He is out of the office' or 'out clothing' meaning worn outwardly.

1. Not inside or not presentA1formal

   Used to describe something that is outside of a place, not inside, or not present.

   Nicht drinnen oder nicht anwesend

   • He is out of the office today.
   • The lights are out.
   • She went out for a walk.

   Synonymeabsentawayelsewhereoutside

   Antonymeininsidepresent

2. Out of fashion or outdatedB2informal

   Describes something that is no longer popular or considered modern.

   Aus der Mode

   • Those shoes are really out now.
   • The magazine's design is a bit out of date.
   • That expression is out of fashion.

   Synonymeantiquateddatedold-fashionedoutdatedoutmodedunfashionable

   Antonymecurrentfashionablemodernstylishtrendy

3. Exhausted (slang)B2slang

   Informal British usage meaning extremely tired or worn out.

   Erschöpft (umgangssprachlich)

   • After the marathon I was completely out.
   • He's been working all night and is out.
   • We were out after a long day of moving furniture.

   Synonymebeatdrainedexhaustedknackeredshatteredspentwhackedworn-out

4. Off the list or not selectedB1formalamerican

   Indicates that something or someone has been removed, excluded, or not chosen.

   Nicht auf der Liste oder nicht ausgewählt

   • Your name is out of the final candidates.
   • The song was taken out of the playlist.
   • He was out of the running after the injury.

   Synonymecut

• Bezeichnet die Bewegung nach draußen, das Ende eines Zustands oder die vollständige Trennung von etwas.

An adverb indicating movement away from a place, a state of being no longer in a particular condition, or complete separation. It is used in expressions such as “go out,” “run out of,” “turn out,” and “the lights are out.” The adverbial use is common in both British and American English.

1. to leave a place; go outsideA1informal

   To move from inside to the outside of a location.

   Einen Ort verlassen; nach draußen gehen

   • She went out for a walk after dinner.
   • I'm stepping out to get some fresh air.
   • The kids are out playing in the garden.

   Synonymeabroadforthoutdoorsoutside

   Antonymein

2. outside the limits or boundariesA2formal

   In a direction away from the interior of an area; beyond a defined limit.

   Außerhalb, hinaus

   • The ball rolled out of the yard.
   • He shouted and the voice carried out into the street.
   • The smoke drifted out of the chimney.

   Synonymeabroadawaybeyondforthoutside

   Antonymeininside

3. no longer in operation; not functioningB1formalamericanIT

   When a device, service, or system is unavailable or has stopped working.

   außer Betrieb

   • The power is out after the storm.
   • My computer is out; I need to restart it.
   • The website will be out for maintenance this weekend.

   Synonymebrokendowninoperativekaputunavailable

4. made public; revealedB2slangamerican

   When information that was hidden becomes known to others.

   Bekannt geworden; öffentlich gemacht

   • The secret is finally out.
   • His relationship with the celebrity is out now.
   • The scandal went out on the news last night.

   Synonymedisclosedexposedpublicuncovered

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Hinausgehens oder Entfernens, einen Ort außerhalb sowie im Baseball das Ausscheiden eines Läufers oder Schlagmanns bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act of exiting or being removed, a place outside, or in baseball a dismissal of a batter or runner.

1. Out (Baseball/Cricket dismissal)A2formalamericansport

   A recorded dismissal of a batter, runner, or batsman, indicating that the player is no longer in play.

   Aus (Ausscheiden)

   • He recorded three outs in the first inning.
   • The umpire called an out when the runner slipped off the base.
   • She got out caught behind on the first ball.
   • The bowler took two outs in quick succession during the over.

   Synonymedismissalputoutretirementwicket

   Antonymeinsafe

2. Out (LGBTQ+ term for an openly gay or transgender person)B1informal

   A person who is publicly known to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise non‑heteronormative.

   Out (LGBTQ+)

   • After years of hiding, she finally stepped out and became an out in her community.
   • The organization supports out professionals in the tech industry.
   • Being out can be both liberating and challenging depending on the environment.

   Antonymein

3. The outside; a place away from the interiorA1formal

   A noun referring to the external area or space beyond a building, enclosure, or defined interior.

   Das Äußere; Ort außerhalb des Innenraums

   • The children played in the out while the adults stayed inside.
   • He prefers the quiet of the out to the noise of the city.
   • The garden is located just beyond the out of the house.

   Synonymeexterioropen airoutdoorsoutside

4. Out (military or emergency term for a casualty)B2formal

   A term used to indicate someone who has been killed or is otherwise no longer alive.

   Ausgefallen (militärischer oder Notfallbegriff für einen Verlust)

   • The report listed five outs during the operation.
   • When the commander said "out," the squad halted their advance.
   • In the debrief, they recorded three outs and two wounded.

• Präposition, die eine Bewegung von innen nach außen durch eine Öffnung, eine Lage außerhalb einer Grenze, den Weg durch ein Medium oder den Ausschluss aus einer Grenze oder Gruppe ausdrückt.

A preposition indicating movement from inside to outside through an opening, location beyond a specific limit or range, means via a medium, or exclusion from a boundary or group; often used informally or primarily in American English where 'out of' might also be used.

1. Movement through an opening or exitB1formalamerican

   Used to indicate movement from the inside to the outside of a place or container through a specific opening, door, or window.

   Aus, durch eine Öffnung, hinaus

   • She walked out the door without saying goodbye.
   • He jumped out the window to escape.
   • Please take the trash out the back entrance.
   • The cat ran out the hole in the fence.

2. Beyond a limit, range, or capacityB2informal

   Indicates that something is outside the bounds, limits, scope, or ability of a person, system, or situation.

   Außerhalb, jenseits, über

   • That car is out my price range.
   • The ball landed out the boundary line.
   • This task is out my expertise.
   • The project is out budget.

3. Via or through a medium or sourceB2informalamerican

   Used to indicate the medium, channel, or source through which information, sound, or objects pass or are perceived.

   Durch, über, aus einer Quelle

   • I heard it out his mouth directly.
   • She learned it out the newspaper.
   • The sound came out the speakers.
   • He read it out the book.

4. Outside the boundaries of a placeB1informalamerican

   Indicates location or position that is external to or beyond the limits of a specific area, town, or region.

   Außerhalb eines Ortes, außerhalb der Stadt

   • They live out the city limits.
   • We drove out the highway to the farm.
   • The store is out the mall.
   • He works out the office today.

5. Exclusion from a group or stateB2formal

   Used to show that someone or something is not included in a particular group, activity, condition, or state of being.

   Ausgeschlossen aus, außerhalb, nicht in

   • He was kicked out the team.
   • She felt out the conversation.
   • They are out the game now.
   • Keep your hands out the machinery.

6. Direction towards the outsideB1formal

   Indicates a direction or orientation facing or leading towards the exterior or open space.

   Richtung nach außen, nach draußen

   • The door opens out the street.
   • The window looks out the garden.
   • The balcony faces out the sea.
   • The path leads out the woods.

• Jemanden oder etwas öffentlich bekannt machen, oft im Sinne des Enthüllens einer geheimen oder persönlichen Identität oder Handlung.

A verb meaning to reveal or disclose something, especially a secret or personal information, often used in the sense of exposing someone’s hidden identity or actions.

1. Publish or releaseB2formalbusiness

   To bring a book, product, report, etc. into public view or availability.

   Veröffentlichen oder herausbringen

   • The publisher will out the new novel next spring.
   • The company outed its latest smartphone model at the conference.
   • She outed the research findings in a high‑impact journal.

2. Reveal a hidden identity or secret (especially sexual orientation or gender identity)B2informalamerican

   To make public information that a person has kept private, often about their personal identity.

   Verborgene Identität oder Geheimnis enthüllen (besonders sexuelle Orientierung oder Geschlechtsidentität)

   • He was outed by the tabloid without his consent.
   • Friends decided to out her after she came out to them.
   • The activist warned that forcing people to be outed violates privacy.

   Synonymediscloseexposerevealuncoverunmask

3. Defeat or surpassB1informalsport

   To out‑perform, out‑shine, or defeat someone in a competition or comparison.

   Übertreffen oder besiegen

   • Our team outed the rivals in the final match.
   • She always tries to out her colleagues in sales numbers.
   • The new software outed the old version in speed tests.

   Antonymefaillose

4. Force out or ejectC1formallegal

   To expel or cause someone or something to leave a place or position.

   Vertreiben

   • The manager outed the disruptive employee after repeated warnings.
   • The tribunal outed the corrupt official from office.
   • They outed the malfunctioning component during the inspection.

   Synonymebanishbootbouncecast outchuckdismissdrive outdrum outejectexpelkick outoustremovethrow outturf outturn out

   Antonymeacceptadmitincluderetain