come out — be released (for books, movies, products, etc.)
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To become available to the public, such as a new book, movie, or product.
Say it like a native
Textbook The new film will be released next month.
Native The new film comes out next month.
In conversation a film or book 'comes out'; 'is released' is the press-release register, fine in writing but stiff in speech.
Pattern: come out (+ in/on/at + time)
In use
- The new smartphone will come out next month.daily life
- I’m really looking forward to the new book by my favorite author. It’s supposed to come out in September.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ The book came out to the public last week.
✓ The book came out last week.
'Come out' already means 'be released to the public' — the extra phrase is redundant.
Common collocations
come out + release timing— next week, on Friday, in cinemas, soon
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'go out' (to leave a place) or 'bring out' (to make something available).
Related
- come out (become known (information, truth, secret)) — Another meaning of 'come out' is 'become known (information, truth, secret)'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.