1 A2 neutral
to produce a paper copy of something from a computer or other device
"Can you print out the tickets before we leave?"
both
print out
A2 neutral both transitive/intransitive
to produce a paper copy from a computer or printer
In plain English
to make the computer put the words or picture onto paper
What does "print out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 neutral
for a machine to produce information on paper
"The receipt printed out with the wrong date."
intransitive
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Literally, the printer puts something out onto paper.
Actually means
to make the computer put the words or picture onto paper
Usage tip
Very common in everyday and office English. Often used with documents, emails, tickets, and forms.
Words that pair with "print out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
document email ticket form page report
How to conjugate "print out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
print out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
prints out
he/she/it
Past simple
printed out
yesterday
Past participle
printed out
have + pp
-ing form
printing out
continuous
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