Meaning of the word "count out" in English

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count out

US /kaʊnt aʊt/

UK /kaʊnt aʊt/

to exclude someone from an activity or group

Example:

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You can count me out for the hiking trip next weekend; I'm busy.

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After his injury, he was counted out of the competition.

Synonym:

exclude omit disregard rule out leave out

to count items one by one, often to ensure accuracy or to prepare for distribution

Example:

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The cashier began to count out the change for the customer.

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Please count out ten sheets of paper for each student.

Synonym:

enumerate tally itemize distribute

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