single out

language: en

definitions

  1. to choose or select one person or thing from a group
    en: to choose or select one person or thing from a group
  2. to treat someone differently, often negatively, by focusing on them
    en: to treat someone differently, often negatively, by focusing on them

examples

  1. The teacher singled out the student who answered correctly.

    The teacher singled out the student who answered correctly.

  2. The boss singled out the employee for criticism.

    The boss singled out the employee for criticism.