Function: intransitive verb
Date: before 12th century
1 a : to go forth, abroad, or outdoors specifically : to leave one's house b (1) : to take the field as a soldier (2) : to participate as a principal in a duel c : to travel as or as if a colonist or immigrant d : to work away from home
2 a : to come to an end b : to give up office : RESIGN c : to become obsolete or unfashionable d (1) : to play the last card of one's hand (2) : to reach or exceed the total number of points required for game in cards
3 : to take part in social activities
4 : to go on strike
5 : BREAK , COLLAPSE
6 : to become a candidate < went out for the football team>