Space out
verb
Arrange objects or events with some distance or interval between them.
The chairs were spaced out nicely, with enough room for everyone to move.
Often appears as...
- space out the chairs
- space out the events
verb
To lose concentration or become inattentive.
I spaced out during the meeting and didn't hear the question.
Often appears as...
- spaced out during
- spaced out in the
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Take drugs that cause one to disconnect from reality.
He was spaced out on some unknown substance.
Often appears as...
- spaced out on drugs
- spaced out after party
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
Arrange objects or events with some distance or interval between them.
The chairs were spaced out nicely, with enough room for everyone to move.
Often appears as...
- space out the chairs
- space out the events
verb
To lose concentration or become inattentive.
I spaced out during the meeting and didn't hear the question.
Often appears as...
- spaced out during
- spaced out in the
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Take drugs that cause one to disconnect from reality.
He was spaced out on some unknown substance.
Often appears as...
- spaced out on drugs
- spaced out after party
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Layout
Used when talking about arranging items or space in the physical world.
Space out the seedlings to give them each enough light.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Planning
Refers to scheduling events with gaps to prevent overlap or crowding.
Space out your interviews throughout the day to avoid fatigue.
Pro Tip 3/3Aesthetic Choice
Often a choice for beauty or comfort in design, not just function.
Space out the lights along the walkway to create a nice pattern.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Layout
Used when talking about arranging items or space in the physical world.
Space out the seedlings to give them each enough light.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Planning
Refers to scheduling events with gaps to prevent overlap or crowding.
Space out your interviews throughout the day to avoid fatigue.
Pro Tip 3/3Aesthetic Choice
Often a choice for beauty or comfort in design, not just function.
Space out the lights along the walkway to create a nice pattern.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Layout
Used when talking about arranging items or space in the physical world.
Space out the seedlings to give them each enough light.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Planning
Refers to scheduling events with gaps to prevent overlap or crowding.
Space out your interviews throughout the day to avoid fatigue.
Pro Tip 3/3Aesthetic Choice
Often a choice for beauty or comfort in design, not just function.
Space out the lights along the walkway to create a nice pattern.
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