outing

Pluraloutings

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A short, fun trip away from home, just for enjoyment.

   Like a little adventure you take for fun, then come back home.

   We planned a family outing to the lake last weekend.

   The whole office enjoyed an outing to the amusement park.

   Similartrip, excursion, jaunt, expedition

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   Telling people that someone is gay or transgender when that person did not want it shared.

   Like sharing someone's private secret with everyone before they were ready.

   The magazine's outing of the singer angered many readers.

   He never forgave the classmate whose outing forced him to come out early.

   Similarexposure

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   The act of telling others a hidden truth about someone, such as that they are a secret spy.

   Like pulling off someone's mask so everyone can see who they really are.

   The outing of the undercover officer put the whole operation at risk.

   A careless message led to the outing of the secret informant.

   Similarexposure, unmasking

4. 4
   nouncountable

   A time when someone performs or competes in front of other people.

   Like each game or show being one turn in the spotlight.

   The young pitcher's first outing went better than anyone expected.

   Her latest outing on stage earned a standing ovation.

   Similarperformance, appearance, showing

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5. 5
   verb

   The -ing form of out. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

   The website was outing anonymous critics by printing their real names.

   Outing someone online before they are ready can really hurt them.

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