definition of
[put out]

[1] #1 put out v. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but...". wn

[2] #2 put out v. put out considerable effort; "He put out the same for seven managers". wn

[3] #3 put out v. deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion; "smother fires". wn

[4] #4 put out v. thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting". wn

[5] #5 put out v. put out, as of a candle or a light; "Douse the lights". wn