a way of escaping from a problem or dilemma

he was desperately looking for an out

an act of putting a player out

the political party not in office

reveal the sexual or gender identity of (a person)

she was outed as a lesbian by the tabloid press

expel, reject, or dismiss

they had outed Asquith quite easily

extinguish

out the lamp when you're ready

become known; emerge

the truth will out