Phrase guide

fly out

noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An instance of flying out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • A fly out was recorded on the scorecard.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To travel by airplane to a destination.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • I'm going to fly out to see you.

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To have someone travel rapidly to a destination on an airplane.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • flew him out to New York

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To take off from an airfield.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To rapidly emerge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • Pieces flew out in all directions.

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6

verb

Meaning 6

To become out by hitting a fly ball which is caught.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Jones flied out to right field.

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7

verb

Meaning 7

To fly into a rage; to become very angry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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