Phrasal verb
come out of
Meanings
to stop being in a difficult situation or unpleasant state
to regain consciousness after being unconscious or asleep, especially after anesthesia
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Definition
To stop being in a particular situation or state, often after some time or difficulty.
"Come out of" means to leave or end a period, condition, or situation and move into a different one. It is often used for negative states like a crisis, shock, or depression, and it suggests change over time rather than a sudden switch. It can also mean to wake up from anesthesia or a coma and become conscious again.
Examples
- I finally came out of that stressful week feeling calmer.
- She came out of surgery still groggy but awake.
- They came out of the argument ready to talk more respectfully.
- After a long winter, we all came out of it eager to be outside again.
Common mistake
Learners often say "come out from" when they mean leaving a situation or state; use "come out of" instead.
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.