Phrasal verb
come out
Meanings
to be revealed or become known
to be released or made available; to appear
to openly tell others that you are LGBTQ+
Definition
To come out means to become known or appear, or to say openly that you are LGBTQ+.
"Come out" most often means that information becomes public or is revealed. It can also mean to appear or be released, such as a new product or results. In another common sense, it means to tell other people openly that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise LGBTQ+.
Examples
- The truth finally came out during the discussion.
- A new update comes out next week, so I will wait.
- He came out to his parents after dinner.
- The photos came out blurry because the room was dark.
Common mistake
Learners often say "come out from" when they mean information is revealed; use "come out" (or "come out that...") 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.