allout

All out, or all-out, is an adjective and adverb formed from the words all and out. It typically describes something done with maximum effort, scope, or intensity, such as an all-out effort, an all-out battle, or going all out to achieve a goal. The term is commonly hyphenated when used before a noun (an all-out campaign) and can appear unhyphenated in some contexts when used as a predicate (the team fought all out).

All Out is also the name of an international advocacy organization focused on LGBT rights. All Out’s mission is to promote equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people worldwide through online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and offline actions. The organization mobilizes supporters to advocate for legal protections, anti-discrimination measures, and protections from violence. Funding generally comes from individual donations and philanthropic grants, and its activities involve collaborations with local partners in various countries. The group emphasizes digital engagement and rapid-response campaigns to highlight human rights abuses and advocate for policy change.

In broader usage, the term appears in everyday language to describe things done with maximal force or scope, including sports, politics, and media. Phrases such as “go all out,” “a full-scale all-out effort,” or “an all-out war” convey a sense of total commitment or intensity. The expression is widely understood in English and remains flexible across styles and registers.