Meaning of the word "get the word out" in English

What does "get the word out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

get the word out

US /ɡɛt ðə wɜrd aʊt/
UK /ɡɛt ðə wɜːd aʊt/

Idiom

to inform people about something, especially news or information that is important or needs to be widely known

Example:
We need to get the word out about the upcoming charity event.
The company used social media to get the word out about their new product.