1 C1 neutral
In golf, to hit the ball into the hole to complete play on that hole
"She holed out from 30 feet to save par on the final hole."
inseparable
hole out
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In golf, to complete a hole by successfully hitting the ball into the cup
In plain English
Hit the golf ball into the hole to finish that part of the game
What does "hole out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To get (the ball) out of play by putting it into the hole
Actually means
Hit the golf ball into the hole to finish that part of the game
Usage tip
Strictly a golf term. Not used outside of golfing contexts. Common in sports commentary and reporting.
Words that pair with "hole out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
putt chip bunker shot green eighteenth hole eagle
How to conjugate "hole out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
hole out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
holes out
he/she/it
Past simple
holed out
yesterday
Past participle
holed out
have + pp
-ing form
holing out
continuous
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complete the hole cup the ball finish the hole sink the putt
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