read out
A2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To read something aloud from a piece of paper so other people can hear it.
Literal meaning: To direct the sound of reading outward, toward an audience.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To read a written text aloud so that others can hear and understand it.
"The judge read out the verdict to a hushed courtroom."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
(Computing) To transfer or display stored data from a memory device or system.
"The program reads out the stored values each time you open the settings menu."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very common in everyday and formal contexts. Often used in classrooms, meetings, legal proceedings, and ceremonies. The object can be moved: 'read the message out' or 'read out the message'.
Commonly used with
message names statement results verdict instructions list
Forms
Base
read out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
reads out
he/she/it
Past simple
read out
yesterday
Past participle
read out
have + pp
-ing form
reading out
continuous
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Synonyms
read aloud recite announce declare proclaim
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