pass out

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˌpɑːs ˈaʊt/
US: /ˌpæs ˈaʊt/

  1. To lose consciousness for a short time.

    1. I saw him pass out after running.
    2. She didn't eat all day and then she passed out from the heat at the stadium.

Synonyms

faint give out distribute
pass out transitive-verb

  1. To distribute something to a group of people.

    1. Can you pass out these flyers?
    2. We will pass out the awards after the principal makes his announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pass out" is /ˌpɑːs ˈaʊt/ in British English and /ˌpæs ˈaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pass out": faint, give out, distribute.

Example usage of "pass out": "I saw him pass out after running.". More examples on the page.