What is what does asking someone out mean?

Asking someone out means expressing your romantic interest in someone and inviting them to engage in a date or other social activity with the intention of getting to know each other better. It may involve verbally or non-verbally communicating a desire to spend time together and arranging a specific time and place for the date. Depending on the context and culture, asking someone out may be casual or formal and may involve a variety of social expectations and rituals.