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make out

say it: MAYK OWT

to manage to see or hear; to fare

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to kiss and embrace someone romantically

2. (verb) to manage or succeed, especially with difficulty

3. (verb) to see, hear, or understand something, especially when it is unclear

4. (verb) to write out or complete a document such as a check or form

Examples

• 1. The couple was making out in the back seat of the car.
• 2. How are you making out with your new job?
• 3. I could barely make out what he was saying in the noisy restaurant.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

look forward to, look into, look up to, make up, narrow down, opt for