English Phrase of the Day

Definitions

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sound out
1. v. To question and listen attentively in order to discover a person's opinion, intent, or preference, especially by using indirect conversational remarks.
2. v. To pronounce a word or phrase by articulating each of its letters or syllables slowly in sequence.
3. v. (intransitive) To speak or sing loudly, to call out.
Analysis
sound		©
1. adj. Healthy.
He was safe and sound.
In horse management a sound horse is one with no health problems that might affect its suitability for its intended work.
2. adj. Complete, solid, or secure.
Fred assured me the floorboards were sound.
out		©
See also individual phrasal verbs such as come out, go out, put out, take out, pull out, and so on.
1. adv. Away from the inside or the centre.
The magician pulled the rabbit out of the hat.
2. adv. Away from home or one's usual place.
Let's eat out tonight

Example Sentences

Sound out as lights go out, then the sound of a metal prison door closing.

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