English · Phrasal verb Attested

dress out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To change one's clothes to prepare for outdoors activities, such as physical education; to be wearing clothes appropriate for such activities.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thay quần áo để chuẩn bị cho hoạt động ngoài trời

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I would rather have the mumps than dress out for gym. I

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dress and equip (staff or patients) in preparation for leaving the hospital.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trang bị và chuẩn bị cho nhân viên hoặc bệnh nhân trước khi rời bệnh viện

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To butcher and prepare (an animal) for consumption.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm sạch và chuẩn bị động vật để tiêu thụ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “dress out” mean?

To change one's clothes to prepare for outdoors activities, such as physical education; to be wearing clothes appropriate for such activities.

Is “dress out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.