get-out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An opportunity to escape from an undesirable situation, such as a legal loophole.
  2. The dismantling and removal of equipment, scenery, etc. when leaving a theater or television studio at the end of a production.

Pronunciation

En-us-get-out.ogg

Word forms

get-out get-outs

Etymology

Deverbal from get out.

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