X out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɛks/ /ˈaʊt
EKS-owt
ˈɛks/ /ˈaʊt
EKS-owt
Definition
To cross out or mark something with an 'X', usually to show it is not wanted, incorrect, or finished.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly used when talking about crossing items off a list, a mistake on paper, or cancelling something visually. Often spoken as 'x it out' or 'x that out.' Used literally (drawing an X) or figuratively (cancel an idea).
Spanish: tachar - marcar con una XPortuguese (BR): rabiscar - marcar com um XPortuguese (PT): riscar - marcar com um XChinese (Simplified): 划掉 - 用X标记Chinese (Traditional): 劃掉 - 用X標記Hindi: एक्स से काटनाArabic: وضع علامة × - شطبBengali: এক্স করে কাটা - কেটে ফেলাRussian: вычеркнуть крестикомJapanese: ×印をつけて消す - ×で消すVietnamese: gạch chéo - đánh dấu X xoáKorean: 엑스 표시로 지우다 - 엑스 치다Turkish: çarpı ile silmek - çarpı atmakUrdu: ایکس سے کاٹ دیناIndonesian: coret dengan X - silang
Example Sentences
Please x out the wrong answer.
basic
I x out each item after I finish it.
basic
You should x out your old phone number on the form.
basic
Wait, let me x out that idea—it's not going to work.
natural
Just x out any names you don't recognize.
natural
If you make a mistake, just x it out and write the correct answer.
natural