hide out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Stay in a secret place to avoid being found
Why “out”? Out can mean away from sight, people, or access. You cannot see it, reach it, or join it.
“The robbers hid out in an empty farmhouse.”
“The witness hid out at a friend's flat until the trial.”
Don't confuse with
Hide out means stay in a secret place to avoid being found. Hide behind means use something as a cover or excuse.
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hide behind
A contrast learners often mix up
Use something as an excuse so people cannot blame you
block out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stop light, noise, or a thought from reaching you
blot out
Same out pattern: hiding
Cover or hide something so it can no longer be seen
keep out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from entering
lock out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone from entering by locking the door
shut out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from being included
stay out
Same out pattern: hiding
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
hide away
Same base verb: hide
Put something in a secret or private place
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