out for

idiom
UK: /ˌaʊt fɔːr/
US: /ˌaʊt fɔːr/

  1. Trying to get something, often in a competitive way.

    1. He is out for a promotion at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team is really out for revenge after last week's defeat, eager to win. [ ] [ ]

  2. Intending to do or achieve something; motivated by a specific goal.

    1. I'm out for a walk in the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is out for blood after discovering the betrayal, seeking retribution. [ ] [ ]

  3. In search of; looking for.

    1. They are out for a new car. [ ] [ ]
    2. We are out for a reliable babysitter for our children this weekend. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

asleep unconscious after
out for adjective

  1. Unconscious or sleeping.

    1. He was out for hours. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the surgery, she was out for a while, recovering slowly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "out for" in English means: Trying to get something, often in a competitive way., Intending to do or achieve something; motivated by a specific goal., In search of; looking for..

The phonetic transcription of "out for" is /ˌaʊt fɔːr/ in British English and /ˌaʊt fɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "out for": asleep, unconscious, after.

Example usage of "out for": "He is out for a promotion at work.". More examples on the page.