Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-out
verb
/pʊt aʊt/
Definition
To extinguish a fire or light; to make something stop burning.
Examples
- They quickly put out the fire before it spread.
- He put out the candle before leaving the room.
- She felt put out by his rude comments.
Meaning
The term ‘put-out’ typically refers to the action of stopping a fire or turning off a light. It can also imply causing someone to be upset or inconvenienced.
Synonyms
- extinguish
- quench
- snuff out
- douse
- upset
