Get out

phrasal verb

To leave a place.

It's getting late, we should get out.
Visual representation of "get out" - To leave a place

Often appears as...

  • get out of here
  • get out of the car
phrasal verb

To avoid something unwanted or undesirable.

He managed to get out of doing the dishes.
Visual representation of "get out" - To avoid something unwanted or undesirable

Often appears as...

  • get out of doing
  • get out of work
phrasal verb

To make known, publish, or spread.

Get the news out so everyone can prepare.
Visual representation of "get out" - To make known, publish, or spread

Often appears as...

  • get the word out
  • get the news out
phrasal verb

To produce or create.

We need to get out more copies of the document.
Visual representation of "get out" - To produce or create

Often appears as...

  • get out copies
  • get out content
phrasal verb

To escape or free oneself from custody or confinement.

He got out of jail on parole.
Visual representation of "get out" - To escape or free oneself from custody or confinement

Often appears as...

  • get out of jail
  • get out of prison
phrasal verb

To leave a place.

It's getting late, we should get out.
Visual representation of "get out" - To leave a place

Often appears as...

  • get out of here
  • get out of the car
phrasal verb

To avoid something unwanted or undesirable.

He managed to get out of doing the dishes.
Visual representation of "get out" - To avoid something unwanted or undesirable

Often appears as...

  • get out of doing
  • get out of work
phrasal verb

To make known, publish, or spread.

Get the news out so everyone can prepare.
Visual representation of "get out" - To make known, publish, or spread

Often appears as...

  • get the word out
  • get the news out
phrasal verb

To produce or create.

We need to get out more copies of the document.
Visual representation of "get out" - To produce or create

Often appears as...

  • get out copies
  • get out content
phrasal verb

To escape or free oneself from custody or confinement.

He got out of jail on parole.
Visual representation of "get out" - To escape or free oneself from custody or confinement

Often appears as...

  • get out of jail
  • get out of prison
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "get out"
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Urgency or Command

Used to urge quick departure or as a strong command, often in emergencies or anger.

Illustration for Urgency or Command
Fire in the building! Everybody get out now!
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Casual Suggestions

In casual speech, it can suggest leaving for enjoyment or a change of scenery.

Illustration for Casual Suggestions
It's such a nice day, let's get out and go for a walk.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Urgency or Command

Used to urge quick departure or as a strong command, often in emergencies or anger.

Illustration for Urgency or Command
Fire in the building! Everybody get out now!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Casual Suggestions

In casual speech, it can suggest leaving for enjoyment or a change of scenery.

Illustration for Casual Suggestions
It's such a nice day, let's get out and go for a walk.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Urgency or Command

Used to urge quick departure or as a strong command, often in emergencies or anger.

Illustration for Urgency or Command
Fire in the building! Everybody get out now!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Casual Suggestions

In casual speech, it can suggest leaving for enjoyment or a change of scenery.

Illustration for Casual Suggestions
It's such a nice day, let's get out and go for a walk.
Visual representation of the word "Get out"

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