put out

What it means

To stop a fire, cigarette, or light from burning or shining, usually by smothering it or switching it off. It can also mean to cause someone inconvenience, or to release something like a statement or album.

Examples

• Firefighters worked through the night to put out the forest fire.
• Please put out your cigarette before entering the building.
• I hope it doesn't put you out if I arrive a bit late tonight.
• The band put out their new album just before the summer tour.

Where it comes from

Separable: 'put it out' or 'put out the candles'. 'Be put out' as an adjective means to feel annoyed or offended by something inconvenient.

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