1 B1 idiomatic informal
to get out quickly together, especially from a vehicle
"The team piled out of the bus and ran toward the stadium."
inseparable
pile out
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
to leave a vehicle or place quickly and in a group
In plain English
to come out together fast
What does "pile out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to move out like a pile
Actually means
to come out together fast
Usage tip
Often used for people getting out of cars, buses, or rooms in a rush.
Words that pair with "pile out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
car bus van classroom taxi
How to conjugate "pile out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
pile out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
piles out
he/she/it
Past simple
piled out
yesterday
Past participle
piled out
have + pp
-ing form
piling out
continuous
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