error out
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
When a computer program stops working and shows an error because something went wrong.
Literal meaning: To exit due to an error.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
For a computer program or process to stop executing because it has encountered an unrecoverable error.
"The script errors out every time it tries to connect to the database."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 informal
To intentionally cause a program or function to stop and return an error under certain conditions.
"The function is designed to error out if the input value is negative."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Technical jargon primarily used in computing and software development. Common in informal developer conversation, logs, and documentation. Not used outside of technical contexts.
Commonly used with
program script application process system function
Forms
Base
error out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
errors out
he/she/it
Past simple
errored out
yesterday
Past participle
errored out
have + pp
-ing form
erroring out
continuous
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