argue out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They also said the question of whether the anti-terrorism act did conflict with the convention, to be incorporated into British law on October 2, 2000, was for the prosecution and defence to argue out in court.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “argue out” mean?
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
Is “argue out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.