COME OUT

{v.} 1. {Of a girl:} To be formally introduced to polite society at about age eighteen, usually at a party; begin to go to big parties, * /In society, girls come out when they reach the age of about eighteen, and usually it is at a big party in their honor; after that they are looked on as adults./ 2. To be published. * /The book came out two weeks ago./ 3. To become publicly known. * /The truth finally came out at his trial./ 4, To end; result; finish. * /How did the story come out?/ * /The game came out as we had hoped./ * /The snapshots came out well./ 5. To announce support or opposition; declare yourself (for or against a person or thing). * /The party leaders came out for an acceptable candidate./ * /Many Congressmen came out against the bill./ 6. See: GO OUT FOR.