show out
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To walk with someone to the door to help them leave.
Literal meaning: To show someone the way out — transparent.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To accompany a visitor politely to the exit after a visit or meeting.
"After the interview, the HR manager thanked the candidate and showed her out."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To guide someone firmly toward the exit, often implying they are no longer welcome.
"Security showed the disruptive audience member out before the performance could resume."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in formal or professional settings, such as offices, hotels, or meetings. The person being escorted is the object: 'show someone out'. Often used when a meeting or visit has concluded. Slightly formal.
Commonly used with
guest visitor client patient delegate interviewer
Forms
Base
show out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shows out
he/she/it
Past simple
showed out
yesterday
Past participle
shown out
have + pp
-ing form
showing out
continuous
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