live out

English

Verb

live out (third-person singular simple present lives out, present participle living out, simple past and past participle lived out)

  1. (intransitive) To not reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.)
    Our nanny used to live out, but now she lives with us.
  2. (transitive) to fulfil or act out a dream or fantasy or aspiration
    Jackie is going to fashion school to live out her dream of becoming a fashion designer.
  3. (transitive) to pass time or to pass the remainder of one's life, especially in a particular place or situation
    He is paying $200,000 a year to live out his days on a cruise liner.

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