out in
Definition
Verb (intransitive) 1. To enter a harbor or port: The primary meaning refers to a ship or boat moving from the open sea into the safety or confines of a harbor.
Usage
This verb is used specifically in nautical contexts to describe the action of a vessel arriving at a port. It is typically used in the past tense or as a participle.
Examples
- The damaged ship had to out in at the nearest port for repairs.
- After weeks at sea, we finally outed in at Southampton.
- The captain decided to out in due to the approaching storm.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can sometimes be extended metaphorically to mean arriving or checking in at a place, though this is rare and stylistically marked.
- After his long journey, he outed in at the old hotel.
Variants and Related Words
- Put in (verb): A more common synonym in modern nautical usage meaning to enter a port.
- The yacht put in at Monaco.
- Call in (verb): To make a short visit or stop, often used for ships.
- The cruise ship will call in at three islands.
Synonyms
- Enter port
- Make port
- Put in
- Dock (implies the final securing step after entering)
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Pull in (to): To arrive at a destination, used for vehicles and sometimes boats.
- The train pulled into the station.
- Check in: To register arrival at a hotel, airport, or specific location.
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