write somebody/something ↔ out phrasal verb (see also write)

1. to write something on paper, especially in a neat and clear way, including all the necessary details:
The children were asked to choose their favourite poem and write it out in their best handwriting.

2. to write information on a cheque or a form:
She calmly wrote out a check for $500 and handed it to Will.

3. to remove a character from a regular radio or television programme, by making him or her leave or die in the story
write somebody/something ↔ out of
It was revealed last week that Alma is being written out of the series.

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