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1.
age out
Verb

to mature mentally and not do certain behaviors

As he aged out, he developed a better understanding of the complexities of life.

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balance out
Verb

to bring to equality by adjusting different elements

We aim to balance out opportunities for everyone in the community.

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belt out
Verb

to sing loudly and boldly, expressing strong musical energy

The Broadway actress can belt the show tunes out with incredible power.

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dry out
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dry out
Verb

to become dry or drier after the removal of moisture

The soil will eventually dry out after a few days of no rainfall.

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flatten out
Verb

to reach a point where growth or upward movement ceases, resulting in a stable or consistent level

After several years of rapid expansion, the company's profits began to flatten out.

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freeze out
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freeze out
Verb

to turn from a liquid state into a solid state as a result of exposure to low temperatures

I didn't expect the material to freeze out so quickly in these frigid conditions.

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live out
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live out
Verb

to live in a location separate from one's primary place of activity

The student lived out in a nearby apartment complex rather than staying in the university dorms.

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print out
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print out
Verb

to produce a paper copy of a document from a printer

He printed the document out before the meeting.

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sign out
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sign out
Verb

to exit a computer account such as email, Instagram, etc. in a way that you have to re-enter your username and password in order to use it again

Always verify that you successfully signed out to protect your privacy.

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thaw out
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thaw out
Verb

to gradually become unfrozen after being taken out of the freezer

She thawed the chicken out before cooking dinner.

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work out
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work out
Verb

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

I work out with a friend to make the exercise routine more enjoyable.

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zoom out
Verb

to adjust the lens of a camera in a way that makes the person or thing being filmed or photographed appear further away or smaller

In the architectural photography session, the photographer instinctively zoomed out to showcase the building's surroundings.

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carry out
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carry out
Verb

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data.

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do out
Verb

to decorate or arrange something, typically a place, in a particular way

They decided to do out the venue with colorful decorations for the festive celebration.

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iron out
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iron out
Verb

to resolve problems or disagreements through discussion or effort to reach a solution or agreement

The team needed to have a meeting to iron out the details of the project.

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sort out
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sort out
Verb

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

After the move, she spent the weekend sorting out her belongings in the new apartment.

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clock out
Verb

to record the time of one's departure from work

Every day, employees must remember to clock out before leaving the office to ensure accurate attendance records.

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fill out
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fill out
Verb

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

Please take a moment to fill out the application form for the job.

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write out
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write out
Verb

to write something on paper, ensuring it is clear and includes all the necessary details

Please write out your answers neatly on the exam sheet.

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win out
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win out
Verb

to succeed with great difficulty

She had to win the trust of her colleagues out after a series of misunderstandings.

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blow out
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blow out
Verb

to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs

With a single breath, the magician managed to blow out all the candles on the table.

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burst out
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burst out
Verb

to suddenly and forcefully break and release what is inside

The watermelon burst out when he dropped it on the floor.

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put out
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put out
Verb

to make something stop burning or shining

Please put out the campfire before leaving the site.

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buy out
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buy out
Verb

to take control of a company or business by purchasing all its shares

Investors are considering whether to buy the company out or invest in its expansion.

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cash out
Verb

to get money in exchange for selling something valuable one owns

I'm going to cash out these unused gift cards.

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splash out
Verb

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

After completing a challenging project, the team decided to splash out on a spa day to relax and rejuvenate.

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