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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out' - Trying, Succeeding, or Failing

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Out'

to defeat and perform better than someone in a competition, sport, business, etc.

Ex: The new technology aims to beat out existing solutions in the market.
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to end in a disappointing or weak way, particularly after a good start

Ex: The initial excitement about the fizzled out as fewer people confirmed their attendance .
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to stop working or functioning

Ex: The engine of the gave out in the middle of the lake , requiring a tow back to shore .
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to be defeated or surpassed by someone or something else

Ex: She lost out to her colleague for the promotion.
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to experience good luck

Ex: The investor lucked out when the stock market suddenly surged, increasing the value of their investment.
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to lose the opportunity to do or participate in something useful or fun

Ex: Do n't skip the workshop ; you would n't want miss out on valuable insights .
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to succeed or come to a favorable outcome

Ex: We had a lot of doubts at the start , but the panned out better than we expected .
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to choose among a group of people or things

Ex: They asked the children pick out their favorite toys .
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to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something

Ex: The scientist, after multiple experiments, was disappointed to strike out in discovering a groundbreaking solution.
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to try a new theory in real situations to see how well it works or gather feedback

Ex: The team is testing out the new design with a focus group .
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to perform or demonstrate one's abilities with the aim of getting a specific role or position

Ex: The guitarist tried out for the band by playing a few impressive solos.
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