grow out
B1 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
To stop cutting or dyeing your hair and let it grow back to how it was naturally.
Literal meaning: To grow outward or out from a current state — largely transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To allow hair, a hairstyle, or hair dye to grow so that it returns to its natural length or color.
"She decided to grow out her bob and donate the hair to charity once it was long enough."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral
Of plants or shoots, to grow outward or extend beyond their original position.
"The rose bush has grown out so far that it's now blocking the path."
Usage notes
Most commonly used in the context of hair — 'growing out a fringe', 'growing out highlights.' Also used for plants growing outward (shoots, roots). Intransitive ('my hair is growing out') and transitive ('I'm growing out my fringe') both occur.
Commonly used with
hair fringe dye highlights roots perm
Forms
Base
grow out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
grows out
he/she/it
Past simple
grew out
yesterday
Past participle
grown out
have + pp
-ing form
growing out
continuous
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Synonyms
let grow naturally grow back return to natural state extend outward
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