put out

verb

1. 1

   administer an anesthetic drug to

   The patient must be anesthetized before the operation

   anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth

2. 2

   thrust or extend out

   He held out his hand

   point a finger

3. 3

   prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

   publish a magazine or newspaper

4. 4

   retire

   he was put out at third base on a long throw from left field

5. 5

   deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion

   smother fires

6. 6

   cause to be out on a fielding play

7. 7

   put out considerable effort

   He put out the same for seven managers

8. 8

   to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

   Sorry to trouble you, but...

9. 9

   be sexually active

   She is supposed to put out

10. 10

    put out, as of a candle or a light

    Douse the lights