1 B2 informal
To replace a spoken word, usually a profanity, in a radio or television broadcast with a beeping sound.
"Several of the contestant's comments were beeped out before the episode aired."
separable
beep out
B2 informal separable transitive
To replace an offensive or inappropriate word in a broadcast with a beeping sound.
In plain English
When a bad word on TV or radio gets covered up with a 'beep' sound so you can't hear it.
What does "beep out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To use a beeping sound to eliminate (out) something from an audio broadcast.
Actually means
When a bad word on TV or radio gets covered up with a 'beep' sound so you can't hear it.
Usage tip
Common in broadcasting and media contexts. The resulting sound is sometimes called a 'bleep' or 'censor beep'. Frequently used in reality TV and live broadcasts. The word 'bleep out' is interchangeable.
Words that pair with "beep out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
swear word profanity expletive obscenity broadcast interview
How to conjugate "beep out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
beep out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
beeps out
he/she/it
Past simple
beeped out
yesterday
Past participle
beeped out
have + pp
-ing form
beeping out
continuous
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