1 B1 idiomatic informal
To exit a room or building abruptly and with obvious anger, often slamming doors or making noise.
"He stormed out of the office after his boss rejected his proposal for the third time."
storm out
B1 informal intransitive
To leave a room or building suddenly and in an angry, dramatic way.
In plain English
To go out of a room or building very fast because you are really angry.
What does "storm out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
To leave a formal meeting, negotiation, or public event in protest or anger.
"The delegates stormed out of the summit after the proposal was voted down."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To go out like a storm — fast, loud, and full of energy.
Actually means
To go out of a room or building very fast because you are really angry.
Usage tip
Always intransitive. Usually refers to exiting an enclosed space such as a room, office, or building. Often used in narratives and news reporting about confrontations.
Words that pair with "storm out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
room office meeting house building conference
How to conjugate "storm out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
storm out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
storms out
he/she/it
Past simple
stormed out
yesterday
Past participle
stormed out
have + pp
-ing form
storming out
continuous
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