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all–out
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all–out
(adjective)
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all–out
/
ˈ
ɑːl
ˈ
aʊt/
adjective
all–out
/
ˈ
ɑːl
ˈ
aʊt/
adjective
Learner's definition of ALL–OUT
always used before a noun
1
:
made or done with as much effort as possible
an
all-out
attack/assault on poverty = an
all-out
effort to eliminate poverty
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go all out
at
1
go
2
:
fully developed
an
all-out
[=
full-blown
] war
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