0 used to show movement away from the inside of a place or container: --
2 absent for a short time from the place where you live or work: --
Both copies of "Wuthering Heights" were out.
The police were out in force (= there were a lot of police) at the demonstration.
The thieves were spotted by a postman out on his rounds (= as he was delivering the post).
He asked me out (= asked me to go with him) to the cinema next week.
Do you want to eat out (= eat in a restaurant) tonight?
Someone called while you were out.
3 to the point where something is removed or disappears: --
4 (in sport) no longer able to play because your turn is over: --
5 to many people: --
It was so hot in the room, I thought I was going to pass out.
I couldn't hold my breath for that long without passing out.
The ball was just out.
His second serve landed out, giving his opponent two match points.