What does "go out" mean exactly?

I think I’ve been misusing a word… In slang, what does “go out” mean to you? especially used by young adults

I always just used it loosely, when I said “go out” I meant to just go hang out, or leave the house. For example “Go out with friends”; if that was said by me last week, that probably means that I’m going to go hang out with some friends and spend some time with them. Apparently I’m wrong?

I think I’ll stop using this term so loosely.. But I want to hear what you jellies think.

I noticed that a lot of people use “go out” to indicate going out at night and drinking, or clubbing, or going to pubs.

I’ve been over thinking this.. and thinking of all the times that people have used this phrase, or when I have used it.. perhaps improperly..