get out

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɡet ˈaʊt/
US: /ˌɡet ˈaʊt/

  1. To leave or exit a place.

    1. I told him to get out of my house. [ ] [ ]
    2. You need to get out more often and enjoy the fresh air. [ ] [ ]

  2. To escape from a difficult or dangerous situation.

    1. We need to get out while we still can. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's trying to get out of a bad relationship with her boyfriend. [ ] [ ]

  3. To become known; to be revealed.

    1. The truth will get out eventually. [ ] [ ]
    2. I hope this secret doesn't get out, because it will ruin my reputation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reveal exit really escape leave
get out interjection

  1. An expression of disbelief or surprise.

    1. Get out! You're joking, right? [ ] [ ]
    2. "I won the lottery!" "Get out! That's amazing news!" [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "get out" in English means: To leave or exit a place., To escape from a difficult or dangerous situation., To become known; to be revealed..

The phonetic transcription of "get out" is /ˌɡet ˈaʊt/ in British English and /ˌɡet ˈaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "get out": reveal, exit, really, escape, leave.

Example usage of "get out": "I told him to get out of my house.". More examples on the page.