Count out
verb
To consider someone or something as no longer relevant or able to participate.
Just because he's the youngest, don't count him out of the competition yet.
Often appears as...
- don't count out
- count someone/something out
verb
To count items one by one.
She counted out the coins to pay for her coffee.
Often appears as...
- count out coins
- count out loud
verb
In boxing, to declare a competitor defeated after they remain down for a count of ten.
The referee counted out the boxer after he stayed down for ten seconds.
Often appears as...
- count out the boxer
- referee count out
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To consider someone or something as no longer relevant or able to participate.
Just because he's the youngest, don't count him out of the competition yet.
Often appears as...
- don't count out
- count someone/something out
verb
To count items one by one.
She counted out the coins to pay for her coffee.
Often appears as...
- count out coins
- count out loud
verb
In boxing, to declare a competitor defeated after they remain down for a count of ten.
The referee counted out the boxer after he stayed down for ten seconds.
Often appears as...
- count out the boxer
- referee count out
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Comebacks
Use 'count out' when someone might still surprise you. It suggests they're not finished yet!
Many thought she was done, but don't count her out—she's full of surprises.
Pro Tip 2/3Relevance Matters
'Count out' often implies a change that's made someone or something no longer relevant.
Technology changes fast; count out yesterday's gadgets.
Pro Tip 3/3Underdog Support
Use 'count out' to show support for underdogs, indicating belief in their potential.
He's a new writer but has great talent—don't count him out.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Comebacks
Use 'count out' when someone might still surprise you. It suggests they're not finished yet!
Many thought she was done, but don't count her out—she's full of surprises.
Pro Tip 2/3Relevance Matters
'Count out' often implies a change that's made someone or something no longer relevant.
Technology changes fast; count out yesterday's gadgets.
Pro Tip 3/3Underdog Support
Use 'count out' to show support for underdogs, indicating belief in their potential.
He's a new writer but has great talent—don't count him out.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Comebacks
Use 'count out' when someone might still surprise you. It suggests they're not finished yet!
Many thought she was done, but don't count her out—she's full of surprises.
Pro Tip 2/3Relevance Matters
'Count out' often implies a change that's made someone or something no longer relevant.
Technology changes fast; count out yesterday's gadgets.
Pro Tip 3/3Underdog Support
Use 'count out' to show support for underdogs, indicating belief in their potential.
He's a new writer but has great talent—don't count him out.
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