Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out' - Stopping or Starting

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out'
to block out
to block out [verb]

to stop something from proceeding by creating a barrier

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to break out
to break out [verb]

(of a war, fight, or other unwelcome occurrence) to start suddenly

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to burst out
to burst out [verb]

to suddenly and forcefully break and release what is inside

Ex: The pressure caused the soda can to burst out , spraying liquid everywhere .
to grow out of
to grow out of [verb]

to naturally lose interest or stop doing something, especially a habit or behavior, as one matures or gets older

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to keep out
to keep out [verb]

to stop somebody or something from entering a specific area or place

Ex: They built a tall fence to keep out unwanted visitors .
to keep out of
to keep out of [verb]

to prevent someone from getting involved in a particular situation, matter, etc.

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to lock out
to lock out [verb]

to prevent someone from entering a place by securing the entrance with a lock

Ex: The landlord locked out the tenant who had not paid their rent .
to rule out
to rule out [verb]

to prevent something from occurring or someone from doing something

Ex: The safety measures put in place helped rule out accidents on the construction site .
to set out
to set out [verb]

to start a journey

Ex: The adventurers decided to set out on a quest for the hidden treasure .
to shut out
to shut out [verb]

to intentionally avoid paying attention to something so that it does not effect one in a negative way

Ex: Jake needed to shut out the fear of failure to perform well in his high-pressure presentation .
to stamp out
to stamp out [verb]

to forcefully end something, often a negative or undesirable situation

Ex: Global efforts are underway to stamp out child labor and ensure a safe upbringing for all children .
to start out
to start out [verb]

to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal

Ex: The team started out their research project by gathering relevant data and conducting initial experiments .
to box out
to box out [verb]

(in basketball) to position oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound

Ex: He could n't box out his opponent and lost the rebound .
Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out'
Removing or Separating Moving, Leaving, or Escaping Mistreating, Harming, or Dying Expanding, Spreading, or Reducing
Confirming, Understanding, or Revealing Stopping or Starting Creating, Producing, or Completing Trying, Succeeding, or Failing
Developing, Distinguishing, or Drawing Attention Giving or Providing Causing or Expressing a Feeling Communicating or Discussing
Checking, Paying Attention, or Needing Avoiding or Excluding Others