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What does 'come out' phrase refer?

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Rebecca

"Come out" can mean many things: to make a public appearance or debut, to declare one's sexual orientation, or to publish something. In this case, "come out" means to make an appearance somewhere. "Come out" is often used casually as an invitation to hang out, meet, or gather. Ex. All his friends came out to celebrate his birthday. Ex. Don't come out to the bar anymore, I don't want to see you there.

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