Out

usgb/aʊt/
adverb

Not at home or work, or not in the usual place.

He is out visiting his friends
Visual representation of "out" - Not at home or work, or not in the usual place

Often appears as...

  • out of office
  • stepped out
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Temporary Absence

Indicates someone is temporarily away, implies they will return.

Illustration for Temporary Absence
She's out for lunch but will be back soon.
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Informal Communication

Used in casual notices about someone's unavailability.

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Our manager is out until Thursday.
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