all-out
[ awl-out ]
/ ˈɔlˌaʊt /
adjective
using all one's resources; complete; total: an all-out effort.
Origin of all-out
1905–10; adj. use of
all out utterly, completely, Middle English
al out
Words nearby all-out
Definition for all out (2 of 3)
all
[ awl ]
/ ɔl /
adjective
the whole of (used in referring to quantity, extent, or duration): all the cake; all the way; all year.
the whole number of (used in referring to individuals or particulars, taken collectively): all students.
the greatest possible (used in referring to quality or degree): with all due respect; with all speed.
every: all kinds; all sorts.
any; any whatever: beyond all doubt.
nothing but; only: The coat is all wool.
dominated by or as if by the conspicuous possession or use of a particular feature: The colt was all legs. They were all ears, listening attentively to everything she said.
Chiefly Pennsylvania German.
all gone; consumed; finished: The pie is all.
pronoun
the whole quantity or amount: He ate all of the peanuts. All are gone.
the whole number; every one: all of us.
everything: Is that all you want to say? All is lost.
noun
one's whole interest, energy, or property: to give one's all; to lose one's all.
(often initial capital letter)
the entire universe.
adverb
wholly; entirely; completely: all alone.
only; exclusively: He spent his income all on pleasure.
each; apiece: The score was one all.
Archaic.
even; just.
Origin of all
before 900; Middle English
al, plural
alle; Old English
eal(l); cognate with Gothic
alls, Old Norse
allr, Old Frisian, Dutch, Middle Low German
al, Old Saxon, Old High German
al(l) (German
all); if <
*ol-no-, equivalent to Welsh
oll and akin to Old Irish
uile <
*ol-io-; cf.
almighty
SYNONYMS FOR all
usage note for all
Expressions like
all the farther and
all the higher occur chiefly in informal speech:
This is all the farther the bus goes. That's all the higher she can jump. Elsewhere
as far as and
as high as are generally used:
This is as far as the bus goes. That's as high as she can jump.
Although some object to the inclusion of of in such phrases as all of the students and all of the contracts and prefer to omit it, the construction is entirely standard.
See also already, alright, altogether.
Although some object to the inclusion of of in such phrases as all of the students and all of the contracts and prefer to omit it, the construction is entirely standard.
See also already, alright, altogether.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH all
all awl (see usage note at the current entry)Definition for all out (3 of 3)
out
[ out ]
/ aʊt /
adverb
away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
away from one's home, country, work, etc., as specified: to go out of town.
in or into the outdoors: to go out for a walk.
to a state of exhaustion, extinction, or depletion: to pump a well out.
to the end or conclusion; to a final decision or resolution: to say it all out.
to a point or state of extinction, nonexistence, etc.: to blow out the candle; a practice on the way out.
in or into a state of neglect, disuse, etc.; not in current vogue or fashion: That style has gone out.
so as not to be in the normal or proper position or state; out of joint: His back went out after his fall.
in or into public notice or knowledge: The truth is out at last.
seeking openly and energetically to do or have: to be out for a good time.
not in present possession or use, as on loan: The librarian said that the book was still out.
on strike: The miners go out at midnight.
so as to project or extend: to stretch out; stick your tongue out.
in or into activity, existence, or outward manifestation: A rash came out on her arm.
from a specified source or material: made out of scraps.
from a state of composure, satisfaction, or harmony: to be put out over trifles.
in or into a state of confusion, vexation, dispute, variance, or unfriendliness: to fall out about trifles.
so as to deprive or be deprived: to be cheated out of one's money.
so as to use the last part of: to run out of gas.
from a number, stock, or store: to point out the errors.
aloud or loudly: to cry out.
with completeness or effectiveness: to fill out.
thoroughly; completely; entirely: The children tired me out.
so as to obliterate or make undecipherable: to cross out a misspelling; to ink out.
adjective
not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
not open to consideration; out of the question: I wanted to go by plane, but all the flights are booked, so that's out.
wanting; lacking; without: We had some but now we're out.
removed from or not in effective operation, play, a turn at bat, or the like, as in a game: He's out for the season because of an injury.
no longer having or holding a job, public office, etc.; unemployed; disengaged (usually followed by of): to be out of work.
inoperative; extinguished: The elevator is out. Are the lights out?
finished; ended: before the week is out.
not currently stylish, fashionable, or in vogue: Fitted waistlines are out this season.
unconscious; senseless: Two drinks and he's usually out.
not in power, authority, or the like: a member of the out party.
Baseball.
- (of a batter) not succeeding in getting on base: He was out at first on an attempted bunt.
- (of a base runner) not successful in an attempt to advance a base or bases: He was out in attempting to steal second base.
beyond fixed or regular limits; out of bounds: The ball was out.
having a pecuniary loss or expense to an indicated extent: The company will be out millions of dollars if the new factory doesn't open on schedule.
incorrect or inaccurate: His calculations are out.
not in practice; unskillful from lack of practice: Your bow hand is out.
beyond the usual range, size, weight, etc. (often used in combination): an outsize bed.
exposed; made bare, as by holes in one's clothing: out at the knees.
at variance; at odds; unfriendly: They are out with each other.
moving or directed outward; outgoing: the out train.
not available, plentiful, etc.: Mums are out till next fall.
external; exterior; outer.
located at a distance; outlying: We sailed to six of the out islands.
Cricket.
not having its innings: the out side.
of or relating to the playing of the first nine holes of an 18-hole golf course (opposed to in): His out score on the second round was 33.
preposition
(used to indicate movement or direction from the inside to the outside of something): He looked out the window. She ran out the door.
(used to indicate location): The car is parked out back.
(used to indicate movement away from a central point): Let's drive out the old parkway.
interjection
begone! away!
(used in radio communications to signify that the sender has finished the message and is not expecting or prepared to receive a reply.)
Compare over(def 52).
Archaic.
(an exclamation of abhorrence, indignation, reproach, or grief (usually followed by upon): Out upon you!
noun
a means of escape or excuse, as from a place, punishment, retribution, responsibility, etc.: He always left himself an out.
a person who lacks status, power, or authority, especially in relation to a particular group or situation.
Usually outs.
persons not in office or political power (distinguished from in).
Baseball.
a put-out.
(in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) a return or service that does not land within the in-bounds limits of a court or section of a court (opposed to in).
something that is out, as a projecting corner.
Printing.
- the omission of a word or words.
- the word or words omitted.
Northern British Dialect.
an outing.
verb (used without object)
to go or come out.
to become public, evident, known, etc.: The truth will out.
to make known; tell; utter (followed by with): Out with the truth!
verb (used with object)
to eject or expel; discharge; oust.
to intentionally expose (a secret homosexual, a spy, etc.).
Origin of out
before 900; (adv.) Middle English; Old English
ūt; cognate with Dutch
uit, German
aus, Old Norse, Gothic
ūt; akin to Sanskrit
ud-; (adj., interjection, and preposition) Middle English, from the adv.; (v.) Middle English
outen, Old English
ūtian to put out, cognate with Old Frisian
ūtia
Words related to all out
British Dictionary definitions for all out (1 of 3)
all-out
/ informal /
adjective
using one's maximum powers
an all-out effort
adverb all out
to one's maximum effort or capacity
he went all out on the home stretch
British Dictionary definitions for all out (2 of 3)
out
/ (aʊt) /
adverb
(often used as a particle)
at or to a point beyond the limits of some location; outside
get out at once
(particle)
out of consciousness
she passed out at the sight of blood
(particle)
used to indicate a burst of activity as indicated by the verb
fever broke out
(particle)
used to indicate obliteration of an object
the graffiti were painted out
(particle)
used to indicate an approximate drawing or description
sketch out; chalk out
public; revealed
the secret is out
(often used as a particle)
away from one's custody or ownership, esp on hire
to let out a cottage
on sale or on view to the public
the book is being brought out next May
(of a young woman) in or into polite society
Lucinda had a fabulous party when she came out
(of the sun, stars, etc) visible
(of a jury) withdrawn to consider a verdict in private
(particle)
used to indicate exhaustion or extinction
the sugar's run out; put the light out
(particle)
used to indicate a goal or object achieved at the end of the action specified by the verb
he worked it out; let's fight it out, then!
(preceded by a superlative)
existing
the friendliest dog out
an expression in signalling, radio, etc, to indicate the end of a transmission
Australian and NZ archaic
in or to Australia or New Zealand
he came out last year
out of
- at or to a point outsideout of his reach
- away from; not instepping out of line; out of focus
- because of, motivated bydoing it out of jealousy
- from (a material or source)made out of plastic
- not or no longer having any of (a substance, material, etc)we're out of sugar
adjective (postpositive)
not or not any longer worth considering
that plan is out because of the weather
not allowed
smoking on duty is out
(also prenominal)
not in vogue; unfashionable
that sort of dress is out these days
(of a fire or light) no longer burning or providing illumination
the fire is out
not working
the radio's out
unconscious
he was out for two minutes
out to it Australian and NZ informal
asleep or unconscious, esp because drunk
not in; not at home
call back later, they're out now
desirous of or intent on (something or doing something)
I'm out for as much money as I can get
Also: out on strike
on strike
the machine shop is out
(in several games and sports) denoting the state in which a player is caused to discontinue active participation, esp in some specified role
used up; exhausted
our supplies are completely out
worn into holes
this sweater is out at the elbows
inaccurate, deficient, or discrepant
out by six pence
not in office or authority
his party will be out at the election
completed or concluded, as of time
before the year is out
in flower
the roses are out now
in arms, esp, in rebellion
one of his ancestors was out in the Forty-Five
(also prenominal)
being out
the out position on the dial
informal
not concealing one's homosexuality
preposition
out of; out through
he ran out the door
archaic, or dialect
outside; beyond
he comes from out our domain
interjection
- an exclamation, usually peremptory, of dismissal, reproach, etc
- (in wireless telegraphy) an expression used to signal that the speaker is signing off
out with it
a command to make something known immediately, without missing any details
noun
mainly US
a method of escape from a place, difficult situation, punishment, etc
baseball
an instance of the putting out of a batter; putout
printing
- the omission of words from a printed text; lacuna
- the words so omitted
ins and outs See in 1 (def. 30)
verb
(tr)
to put or throw out
(intr)
to be made known or effective despite efforts to the contrary (esp in the phrase will out)
the truth will out
(tr) informal
(of homosexuals) to expose (a public figure) as being a fellow homosexual
(tr) informal
to expose something secret, embarrassing, or unknown about (a person)
he was eventually outed as a talented goal scorer
Word Origin for out
Old English
ūt; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse
ūt, Old High German
ūz, German
aus
usage for out
The use of
out as a preposition, though common in American English, is regarded as incorrect in British English:
he climbed out of (not
out)
a window; he went out through the door
British Dictionary definitions for all out (3 of 3)
all
/ (ɔːl) /
determiner
- the whole quantity or amount of; totality of; every one of a classall the rice; all men are mortal
- (as pronoun; functioning as sing or plural)all of it is nice; all are welcome
- (in combination with a noun used as a modifier)an all-ticket match; an all-amateur tournament; an all-night sitting
the greatest possible
in all earnestness
any whatever
to lose all hope of recovery; beyond all doubt
above all
most of all; especially
after all See after (def. 11)
all along
all the time
all but
almost; nearly
all but dead
all of
no less or smaller than
she's all of thirteen years
all over
- finished; at an endthe affair is all over between us
- over the whole area (of something); everywhere (in, on, etc)all over England
- typically; representatively (in the phrase that's me (you, him, us, them, etc) all over)Also (Irish): all out
- unduly effusive towards
- sport in a dominant position over
See all in
all in all
- everything consideredall in all, it was a great success
- the object of one's attention or interestyou are my all in all
all that or that (usually used with a negative) informal
(intensifier)
she's not all that intelligent
all the (foll by a comparative adjective or adverb)
so much (more or less) than otherwise
we must work all the faster now
all too
definitely but regrettably
it's all too true
and all
- British informal as well; tooand you can take that smile off your face and all
- Southern African a parenthetical filler phrase used at the end of a statement to make a sl ight pause in speaking
and all that informal
- and similar or associated things; et ceteracoffee, tea, and all that will be served in the garden
- used as a filler or to make what precedes more vague: in this sense, it often occurs with concessive forceshe was sweet and pretty and all that, but I still didn't like her
- See that (def. 4)
as all that
as one might expect or hope
she's not as pretty as all that, but she has personality
at all
- (used with a negative or in a question) in any way whatsoever or to any extent or degreeI didn't know that at all
- even so; anywayI'm surprised you came at all
be all for informal
to be strongly in favour of
be all that informal, mainly US
to be exceptionally good, talented, or attractive
for all
- in so far as; to the extent thatfor all anyone knows, he was a baron
- notwithstandingfor all my pushing, I still couldn't move it
for all that
in spite of that
he was a nice man for all that
in all
altogether
there were five of them in all
adverb
(in scores of games) apiece; each
the score at half time was three all
completely
all alone
be all … informal
used for emphasis when introducing direct speech or nonverbal communication
he was all, 'I'm not doing that'
noun
(preceded by my, your, his, etc)
(one's) complete effort or interest
to give your all; you are my all
totality or whole
Other words from all
Related prefixes: pan-, panto-Word Origin for all
Old English
eall; related to Old High German
al, Old Norse
allr, Gothic
alls all
Idioms and Phrases with all out (1 of 3)
all out
With all one's strength, ability, or resources; not holding back. For example, They are going all out to make the fund-raiser a success. This seemingly modern term dates from about 1300, when it meant “completely” or “wholly.” It now refers to making a great effort and is also used adjectivally, as in an all-out effort. This usage became current in America in the late 1800s, with reference to races and other kinds of athletic exertion. In the mid-1900s it gave rise to the phrase to go all out and was transferred to just about any energetic undertaking. Also see go whole hog.
Idioms and Phrases with all out (2 of 3)
all
In addition to the idioms beginning with all
- all along
- all along the line
- all and sundry
- all at once
- all at sea
- all better
- all but
- all cylinders
- all ears
- all else being equal
- alley cat
- all eyes
- all for
- all for the best
- all gone
- all hours
- all in a day's work
- all in all
- all in, be
- all in good time
- all in one piece
- all joking aside
- all kinds of
- all of
- all of a sudden
- all of the above
- all one
- all out
- all outdoors, big as
- all over
- all over but the shouting
- all over one
- all over the place
- all over with
- all present and accounted for
- all right
- all right for you
- all right with one
- all roads lead to Rome
- all set
- all sewed up
- all shook up
- all sorts
- all systems go
- all talk (and no action)
- all that
- all that glitters is not gold
- all the
- all the best
- all the better
- all the rage
- all there
- all the same
- all the thing
- all the time
- all the way
- all the worse
- all things to all people, be
- all thumbs
- all told
- all to the good
- all up
- all very well
- all well and good
- all wet
- all wool and a yard wide
- all work and no play (makes Jack a dull boy)
- all year round
also see:
- above all
- after all
- against all odds
- as all getout
- at all
- at all costs
- be-all and end-all
- beat all
- by all accounts
- by all means
- by all odds
- cap it all
- fall all over
- firing on all cylinders
- first of all
- for all
- for all I care
- for all I know
- for all one's worth
- for all that
- get away (from it all)
- get one's act (it all) together
- go all the way
- have all one's buttons
- have it all over someone
- have it both ways (all)
- hit on all cylinders
- hold all the aces
- in a (all of a) dither
- in all
- in all good conscience
- in all one's born days
- in all probability
- (all) in the same boat
- it's all downhill from here
- it's all over with
- it takes all sorts
- jump all over
- know all the answers
- know-it-all
- laugh all the way to the bank
- least of all
- let it all hang out
- not all it's cracked up to be
- not at all
- not for all the tea in china
- no time at all
- of all the nerve
- of all things
- once and for all
- one and all
- pull out all the stops
- put all one's eggs in one basket
- seen one, seen them all
- till all hours
- to all intents and purposes
- (all) to the good
- turn out all right
- walk all over
- warts and all
- when all's said and done
- with all due respect
- with all one's heart
- you can't win them all
Idioms and Phrases with all out (3 of 3)
out
In addition to the idioms beginning with out
- out and about
- out and away
- out at the elbows
- out back
- out cold
- out for, be
- out for the count
- out from under
- out front
- out in left field
- out in the cold
- out in the open
- out like a light
- out loud
- out of a clear blue sky
- out of, be
- out of bounds
- out of breath
- out of business
- out of character
- out of circulation
- out of commission
- out of condition
- out of control
- out of date
- out of fashion
- out of favor
- out of gas
- out of hand
- out of harm's way
- out of humor
- out of it
- out of joint
- out of keeping
- out of key
- out of kilter
- out of line
- out of luck
- out of nowhere
- out of one's
- out of one's depth
- out of one's element
- out of one's hair
- out of one's mind
- out of one's shell
- out of one's system
- out of one's way
- out of order
- out of phase
- out of place
- out of pocket
- out of practice
- out of print
- out of proportion
- out of reach
- out of season
- out of shape
- out of sight
- out of sorts
- out of square
- out of step
- out of stock
- out of the blue
- out of the corner of one's eye
- out of the frying pan into the fire
- out of the hole
- out of the loop
- out of the mouths of babes
- out of the ordinary
- out of the picture
- out of the question
- out of the rain
- out of the running
- out of the way
- out of the window
- out of the woods
- out of the woodwork
- out of thin air
- out of this world
- out of touch
- out of town
- out of turn
- out of wedlock
- out of whack
- out of whole cloth
- out of work
- out on a limb
- out on bail
- out on one's ear
- out on the town
- outside of
- out to lunch
- out with it
also see:
- ace out
- act out
- all out
- ask out
- back out
- bail out
- bang out
- bawl out
- bear out
- beat one's brains out
- beat out
- belt out
- bent out of shape
- black out
- bliss out
- blot out
- blow one's brains out
- blow out
- blurt out
- bottom out
- bow out
- branch out
- brave out
- break out
- break out of
- bring out
- bug out
- bum out
- burn out
- burst into (out)
- buy out
- call out
- camp out
- cancel out
- card in (out)
- carry out
- cast out
- check out
- chew out
- chicken out
- chill out
- churn out
- clean out
- clear out
- clock in (out)
- close out
- come out
- come out ahead
- come out in the wash
- come out of
- come out with
- conk out
- cool off (out)
- cop out
- count out
- crank out
- crap out
- crop out
- cry (out) for
- cut it out
- cut out
- day after day (day in, day out)
- deal out
- deck out
- die out
- dig out
- dine out on
- dish out
- do out of
- dope out
- down and out
- drag on (out)
- draw out
- drop out
- drown out
- drum out
- dry out
- duck out
- ease out
- eat someone out of house and home
- eat one's heart out
- eat out
- eat out of one's hand
- edge out
- eke out
- fade out
- fall out
- farm out
- far out
- feel out
- ferret out
- fight it out
- figure out
- fill out
- find out
- fish out
- fish out of water
- fit out
- fizzle out
- flake out
- flat out
- flesh out
- flip one's lid (out)
- flunk out
- follow out
- for crying out loud
- fork over (out)
- freak out
- freeze out
- fresh out of
- get out
- get out of
- get the lead out
- give out
- go out
- go out of one's way
- gross out
- grow out of
- gut it out
- hammer out
- hand out
- hang out
- hang out one's shingle
- hang out to dry
- hash over (out)
- have an out
- have it out
- have one's work cut out
- head out
- hear out
- heart goes out to
- help out
- hide out
- hire out
- hit out
- hold out
- in (out of) favor
- in one ear and out the other
- in (out of) one's element
- in (out of) one's hair
- in (out of) print
- in (out of) reach
- ins and outs
- inside out
- into (out of) thin air
- in (out of) tune
- iron out
- jury is still out
- keep an eye out
- kick out
- knock out
- knock the bottom out
- lash out
- lay out
- leave out
- let out
- let the cat out of the bag
- light out
- like a bat out of hell
- live out
- lock out
- log in (out)
- look out
- look out for
- lose out
- luck out
- make a mountain out of a molehill
- make capital out of
- make out
- max out
- mellow out
- miss out on
- murder will out
- muster in (out)
- nose out
- nose out of joint
- odd man out
- on the outs
- on the way out
- opt out
- pan out
- parcel out
- pass out
- pay out
- peter out
- phase in (out)
- pick out
- pig it (out)
- played out
- play out
- point out
- poop out
- pound out
- pour out
- price out of the market
- print out
- prove out
- psych out
- pull out
- pull out all the stops
- pull out of a hat
- pull the rug out
- punch in (out)
- put one out
- put oneself out
- put out
- put out feelers
- put someone out of his or her misery
- put out to grass
- puzzle out
- rack out
- rain out
- read out of
- ride out
- right out
- right-side out
- roll out
- root out
- round off (out)
- rough out
- rub out
- rule out
- run out of
- run out on
- sack in (out)
- scare out of one's wits
- screw someone out of
- see out
- sell out
- set out
- settle (wipe out) old scores
- shell out
- ship out
- shut out
- sign out
- sing out
- single out
- sit out
- skip out
- sleep out
- slip out
- smoke out
- snap out of it
- sniff out
- snuff out
- sound out
- space out
- spell out
- spin out
- stake out
- stamp out
- stand out
- start out
- step out
- stick one's neck out
- stick out
- straighten out
- stress out
- strike out
- string out
- strung out
- swear out
- sweat out
- take a leaf out of someone's book
- take it out on
- take out
- take the wind out of someone's sails
- talked out
- talk out
- talk out of
- tease out
- tell tales (out of school)
- think out
- thrash out
- throw out
- time out
- tired out
- top out
- trick out
- trot out
- truth will out
- try out
- tuckered out
- tune out
- turn out
- wait out
- walk out
- want in (out)
- washed out
- wash out
- wear out
- weasel out
- weave in and out
- weed out
- well out of
- whacked out
- wig out
- win out
- wipe out
- work out
- worm out of
- write out
- year in, year out
- zap out