stop out

I. transitive verb

1. : to cover part of (a printing surface) with something that does not print or that prevents printing: as

a. : to cover (areas on a negative being prepared for photoengraving) with an opaque substance to prevent light action; also : to cover (areas on a plate) with a resist to prevent etching

b. : to cover a portion of (a case) with wax so as to prevent electrodeposition in an area that is to be blank in the finished electrotype

2. : to cover (teeth) with black wax to make invisible

II. transitive verb

: to sell securities of (a shareowner) on a stop order

intransitive verb

: to withdraw temporarily from enrollment at a college or university

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stop out

To remain away from home all night

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Main Entry: ↑stop

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ˌstop ˈout [intransitive] [present tense I/you/we/they stop out he/she/it stops out present participle stopping out past tense stopped out past participle stopped out] british informal phrasal verb

to not come home at night

Thesaurus: to live, stay or work in a particular place_synonym towns, cities and villages_hyponym

Main entry: stop

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stop out [phrasal verb]

Brit informal : to stay out at night

He doesn't normally stop out late.

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Main Entry: ↑stop

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ˌstop ˈout derived

(BrE, informal) to stay out late at night

Main entry: ↑stop_derived