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Definition want out in British English

want out phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to wish to leave a place

Example

Would you open the door? The dog wants out.

Example

She wanted out of the jail cell so badly she started to scream.

Synonyms and related words
want wish fancy
2

to wish to leave a situation or relationship and no longer be involved in it

Example

Malcolm wanted out of his job.

Example

Stephanie is fed up with her husband. She just wants out of the marriage.

Definition want out in British English