outing — Английский словарь

Существительное

1. A pleasure trip or excursion.

   Примеры

   This was a fine day's outing for anybody who had been cooped up in the shops for a few months.

2. A performance in public, for example in a drama, film, on a musical album, as a sports contestant etc.

   Примеры

   The role is the latest dramatic outing for Radcliffe since the end of the successful Potter franchise.

   Другие примеры (1)

   Other erstwhile stalwarts are also wavering. Southampton had two of the best full-backs in the league last season but Ryan Bertrand has been below par this season and Cédric Soares made an uncharacteristic lapse that led to Stoke’s winning goal in Southampton’s last outing.

3. The act of publicly revealing that a person is homosexual or transgender without that person's consent.

   Примеры

   Другие примеры (1)

   Advocates for gay and lesbian issues suggest the increase in discharges reflects the hostility of the military towards homosexual soldiers and a growing number of "forced outings" of gay and lesbian troops.

4. The act of revealing somebody as having a certain secret, such as a being a secret agent or undercover detective.

Существительное

1. a journey taken for pleasure

   Синонимы

   excursionjauntjunketpleasure tripexpeditionsashay

   Более общие понятия

   journeyjourneying

   Примеры

   many summer excursions to the shore

   it was merely a pleasure trip

   Другие примеры (1)

   after cautious sashays into the field

2. a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

   Синонимы

   field daypicnic

   Более общие понятия

   vacationholiday