Last Out (Verb)
Meaning
Hang on during a trial of endurance; "ride out the storm".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The researchers had to last out the extreme cold for four days before they could return to base.
- The family was able to last out the floodwaters in their second-story apartment.
- I'm not sure if the company can last out the current economic downturn and stay in business.
- They were unable to last out the grueling hike and returned to camp early.
- She tried to last out the long lecture but eventually fell asleep in her seat.