chapter out
C1 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To formally remove someone from the military under a specific rule or regulation.
Literal meaning: To process someone out of service according to a named chapter (section) of a regulation document.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
formal
To formally discharge a member of the military from service under a specific chapter of military regulations.
"He was chaptered out after failing to meet the physical fitness standards for the third time."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily American military slang/jargon. Refers to the chapter of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps regulations under which a service member is separated. E.g., 'chaptered out under Chapter 9' (alcohol rehabilitation failure). The 'chapter' refers to the chapter number in military regulation manuals.
Commonly used with
military service regulations discharge Army Marines
Forms
Base
chapter out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
chapters out
he/she/it
Past simple
chaptered out
yesterday
Past participle
chaptered out
have + pp
-ing form
chaptering out
continuous
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