out of

preposition Date: before 12th century 1. a. (1) — used as a function word to indicate direction or movement from within to the outside of <

walked out of the room

> (2) — used as a function word to indicate a change in quality, state, or form <

woke up out of a deep sleep

> b. (1) — used as a function word to indicate a position or situation beyond the range, limits, or sphere of <

out of control

> (2) — used as a function word to indicate a position or state away from the usual or expected <

out of practice

> 2. — used as a function word to indicate origin, source, or cause <

a remarkable colt out of an ordinary mare

> <

built out of old lumber

> <

fled out of fear

> 3. — used as a function word to indicate exclusion from or deprivation of <

cheated him out of his savings

> <

out of breath

> 4. — used as a function word to indicate choice or selection from a group <

one out of four survived

> 5. — used as a function word to indicate the center of an enterprise or activity <

runs her business out of her home

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