to go out the window

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Definition of to go out the window in English English dictionary

To vanish or cease, especially due to lack of care, attention, etc.; to be discarded, disregarded, or ignored

As the deadline approached, all attempts to keep order went out the window.

To become insignificant or inoperative - "As soon as a third body is introduced to the Newtonian system, all lawful ordering of processes goes out the window"

Related Terms

To go out

exit

to go out

go outdoors, leave, exit

Hyphenation

to go out the win·dow

Turkish pronunciation

tı gō aut dhi wîndō

Pronunciation

/tə ˈgō ˈout ᴛʜē ˈwəndō/ /tə ˈɡoʊ ˈaʊt ðiː ˈwɪndoʊ/