gray out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: grey out
Meaning · English
To make (a visual element) gray or lighter in colour to indicate that it is disabled or unavailable.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gray out” mean?
To make (a visual element) gray or lighter in colour to indicate that it is disabled or unavailable.
Is “gray out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.