The Open Dictionary

put something out

Related to word: put

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Definition (fire)

  1. B1

    to extinguish something like a fire or cigarette to stop it from burning

    • He put the cigarette out by stamping on it and then discarded the stub.

    • The firefighters quickly put the fire out to prevent it from spreading.

    • Make sure to put out all cigarettes before leaving the restaurant.

Definition (light)

  1. to turn off a light by using a switch to stop it from shining

    • Please put the light out so we can rest our eyes.

    • He put all the lights out before leaving.

    • By the time we entered the room, she had already put the lights out.