Put Out 〈PREMIUM〉

The most common literal use of "put out" is to stop something from burning or to turn off a light source.

: Firefighters arrived quickly to put out the blaze . put out

: Strong medication can "put someone out," making them unconscious. The most common literal use of "put out"

: Many people put out the trash or bins on specific nights for collection. put out

In a social context, "put out" often describes a feeling of irritation or the act of bothering someone.