n.
Function: adjective
Date: 13th century
1 a : situated outside : EXTERNAL b : OUT-OF-BOUNDS
2 : situated at a distance : OUTLYING <the out islands>
3 : not being in power
4 : ABSENT
5 : removed by the defense from play as a batter or base runner in a baseball inning <two men out >
6 : directed outward or serving to direct something outward <the out basket>
7 : not being in vogue or fashion
8 : not to be considered : out of the question
9 : DETERMINED 1 <was out to get revenge>
10 : engaged in or attempting a particular activity <won on his first time out >
11 : publicly known or identified as a homosexual