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.