feel out

verb

Definitions

  1. To attempt to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by…

    To attempt to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.

    • I think we should feel out your mom's thoughts about this before we decide anything.
    • I feel out strangers that come in to make sure they know they're in a gay place and won't cause any trouble.

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