Want out Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑnt/, /ˈwɔnt/ /ˈaʊt
WANT-owt
wˈɒnt/ /ˈaʊt
WONT-owt
Definition
To want to leave a situation, commitment, or relationship; to no longer wish to participate or be involved.
Usage & Nuances
'Want out' is informal and used mostly in spoken English. Common in contexts like jobs, relationships, groups, or contracts. Can express frustration or a strong desire to leave. Don't use it for physical exit from a room (use 'want to leave').
Spanish: querer salir - querer irsePortuguese (BR): querer sair - querer ir emboraPortuguese (PT): querer sair - querer ir-se emboraChinese (Simplified): 想退出 - 想离开Chinese (Traditional): 想退出 - 想離開Hindi: बाहर निकलना चाहना - छोड़ना चाहनाArabic: يريد الخروج - يريد الانسحابBengali: ছাড়তে চাওয়া - বের হয়ে যেতে চাওয়া (পরিস্থিতি বা সম্পর্ক থেকে)Russian: выйти - уйти (из ситуации или обязательства)Japanese: 抜け出したい - やめたい (関係・仕事などから)Vietnamese: muốn rút lui - muốn ra khỏi (tình huống, cam kết, mối quan hệ)Korean: 나가고 싶다 - 그만두고 싶다 (관계·상황에서)Turkish: çıkmak istemek - ayrılmak istemek (ilişki ya da durumdan)Urdu: نکلنا چاہنا - علیحدہ ہونا چاہنا (رشتے یا معاملے سے)Indonesian: muốn rút ra - muốn thoát khỏi (cam kết, tình huống, quan hệ)
Example Sentences
I want out of this project.
basic
She told me she wants out of the relationship.
basic
If you want out, just let us know.
basic
He’s been really unhappy and says he wants out for good.
natural
After last night, I really want out of this mess.
natural
I’m tired of all the drama — I just want out.
natural