(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.

(idiomatic) The distant past beyond anyone's memory. / (idiomatic) A lengthy duration of time, longer than is readily remembered.

(idiomatic, dated) For a lengthy period of time; on numerous occasions.

past participle of bear out

(sports) A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

(idiomatic) To become extinct. / (idiomatic) To cease gradually.

To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. / To circumvent some obligation.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, out of, here.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, out of, here. / (idiomatic, informal) An exclamation of disbelief.

(transitive) To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. / (intransitive) To undergo a test before being selected; to audition.