[go out] vi (bef. 12c) 1 a: to go forth, abroad, or outdoors; specif: 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"