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/luːs aʊt/ · lose · out
verb
  1. To be at a disadvantage. I think you will lose out on the exchange rate if you move to dollars now.
  2. To be defeated (by). I went for a job interview, but I lost out to a younger guy.
Did you know? The phrase 'lose out' is often used in business and finance to describe a situation where an individual or company misses an opportunity due to being at a disadvantage.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026