the world > physical sensation > sexual relations > sexual orientation > [verb (intransitive)] > acknowledge or declare openly one's sexual orientation (2)
To cease to conceal or deny one's homosexuality or any other aspect of one’s sexual or gender identity. Cf. to come out 13b at come, v. phrasal…
intransitive. To acknowledge or declare openly that one is homosexual. Also in extended use with reference to other sexual or gender identities. Cf…