Meaning
To wait until an unpleasant event or situation has finished.
Example Sentence
"We took shelter in a cafe to wait out the heavy thunderstorm."
Synonyms
sit out
endure until the end
wait until over
Usage Note
This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").