Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come, out. / To be discovered, be revealed. / To be published, be issued.

(transitive) to be afflicted by (a visible disruption of the body)

(transitive) To say something unexpected. / To make something public or available to the public.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of come out

present participle of come out

(intransitive, idiomatic) To tell others about one's homosexuality, bisexuality, transness, or any minority or disapproved-of belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.

(idiomatic) Of problems or difficulties, to work out, resolve, or become understood eventually and naturally. / (idiomatic) Used to say that the truth will be revealed in the future.

(idiomatic, disapproving) to appear or emerge unexpectedly or inexplicably, frequently in large numbers or quantity.

(UK, idiomatic, soccer, rare) A row intensifies; a dispute becomes heated.

(idiomatic) To initiate an encounter or interaction by behaving in an unrestrainedly aggressive, confrontational, or accusatory manner.