Put out

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verb

To stop a fire or light from burning or shining.

The firefighters finally managed to put out the fire.
Visual representation of "put out" - To stop a fire or light from burning or shining

Often appears as...

  • put out the fire
  • put out a flame
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Visual representation of "put out"
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Emergency Situations

Used when describing actions to control dangerous situations involving fire or light.

Illustration for Emergency Situations
Quick, put out the flames before they spread!
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Literal Action

Directly refers to the physical act of extinguishing a fire or light source.

Illustration for Literal Action
She put out the campfire before going to sleep.
Visual representation of the word "Put out"

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