gavel out

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

Meaning · English

To bang the gavel to indicate the conclusion of a court session.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After a marathon session that included more than 14 hours of mostly negative public comment, the council agreed 11 to 4 to fund the center, and then gaveled out just before 6 a.m.

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 “gavel out” mean?

To bang the gavel to indicate the conclusion of a court session.

Is “gavel out” formal or informal?

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