Stare out Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɛɹ/ /ˈaʊt
STAIR-owt
stˈeə/ /ˈaʊt
STAIR-owt
Definition
To look directly and intensely at someone until they look away. It often describes a silent contest to see who will look away first.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Commonly heard as 'stare someone out.' Related to competitive situations or playful challenges. Not just 'stare' (which means to look fixedly), but specifically about causing the other to look away.
Spanish: mirar fijamente hasta que la otra persona aparte la miradaPortuguese (BR): encarar com o olhar até a outra pessoa desviarPortuguese (PT): encarar com o olhar até a outra pessoa desviarChinese (Simplified): 用目光逼退Chinese (Traditional): 用目光逼退Hindi: आँखों से हरा देनाArabic: يحملق حتى يُحرج أو يصرف الآخر نظرهBengali: দৃষ্টি দিয়ে পরাজিত করাRussian: переглядеть (кого-либо), смотреть в глаза до отвода взглядаJapanese: にらみ返して勝つVietnamese: nhìn chằm chằm cho đến khi đối phương phải quay điKorean: 눈싸움에서 이기다Turkish: bakışlarıyla yenmekUrdu: آنکھوں ہی آنکھوں میں ہرا دیناIndonesian: menatap hingga lawan berpaling
Example Sentences
They tried to stare out their opponents during the game.
basic
Can you stare out your brother without laughing?
basic
She tried to stare out her teacher when she was angry.
basic
We had a staring contest, but I couldn't stare out my friend.
natural
No matter how hard I try, I can't stare out my cat. She always wins.
natural
Kids sometimes try to stare out their parents to get what they want.
natural