make out

US /meɪk aʊt/
UK /meɪk aʊt/
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1.

distinguir, entender

to manage to see or hear something with difficulty

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I could just make out a figure in the distance.
Apenas pude distinguir una figura a lo lejos.
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Can you make out what she's saying?
¿Puedes entender lo que está diciendo?
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discernperceivedistinguishcomprehendunderstand
2.

besarse, enrollarse

to kiss and caress passionately

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They were making out in the back of the cinema.
Estaban besándose en la parte de atrás del cine.
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I saw them making out at the party.
Los vi besándose en la fiesta.
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kissnecksmoochcanoodlepet
3.

ir, salir

to succeed or progress in a particular way

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How did you make out on your exams?
¿Cómo te fue en tus exámenes?
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The business is making out well despite the challenges.
El negocio está yendo bien a pesar de los desafíos.
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faremanagesucceedprogressperform
4.

extender, redactar

to write out or complete a document or check

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Please make out the check to 'Cash'.
Por favor, extienda el cheque a 'Efectivo'.
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She had to make out a detailed report.
Tuvo que redactar un informe detallado.
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writefill outcompletedraftprepare
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