outpass
- noun
- /ˈaʊtˌpæs/
- Indian
- Students must show their outpass to the security guard when exiting the school during class hours.
Examples
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Before leaving the hospital for a few hours, he requested an outpass from the nurse.
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Her supervisor signed an outpass so she could attend a family emergency outside the workplace.
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She received an outpass from the hospital.
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The teacher issued an outpass for the student.
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Students must show their outpass to the security guard when exiting the school during class hours.
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Before leaving the hospital for a few hours, he requested an outpass from the nurse.
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Her supervisor signed an outpass so she could attend a family emergency outside the workplace.
Synonyms
An official ticket that allows entry to a place or event
Official permission to enter a place or take an action
A written note from a teacher that allows a student to leave class and go into the hallway
Formal permission to leave a country or school for a time
How Official
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Etymology
Outpass comes from the two simple parts out and pass, literally a 'pass' to go 'out' of a place. So an outpass is a short, official paper that lets you leave a school, hospital, or workplace for a little while.