Definition of Put Out

  • (verb) administer an anesthetic drug to; "The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth"
  • (verb) thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting"
  • (verb) prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper"
  • (verb) retire; "he was put out at third base on a long throw from left field"
  • (verb) deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion; "smother fires"
  • (verb) cause to be out on a fielding play
  • (verb) put out considerable effort; "He put out the same for seven managers"
  • (verb) to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
  • (verb) be sexually active; "She is supposed to put out"
  • (verb) put out, as of a candle or a light; "Douse the lights"

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