game out
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To imagine all the ways something could play out, like thinking through moves in a game.
Literal meaning: To play a game through to its conclusion — to run all the plays out.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To analyse a situation by systematically imagining different scenarios and their consequences.
"The campaign team gamed out every possible debate question to prepare the candidate."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
slang
In gaming, to complete all available content or modes in a video game.
"I've totally gamed out the new RPG — there's nothing left to unlock."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in strategic, political, and business contexts. Gained popularity in US political and military jargon. Also used in gaming culture to mean exhausting all content in a game.
Commonly used with
scenario strategy outcome situation plan option
Forms
Base
game out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
games out
he/she/it
Past simple
gamed out
yesterday
Past participle
gamed out
have + pp
-ing form
gaming out
continuous
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