Give out
verb
To distribute or hand something out.
The teacher give out the test papers to the students.
Often appears as...
- give out flyers
- hands
verb
To stop working.
After running the race, John's legs gave out.
Often appears as...
- give out sound
- energy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To emit, give off or send out.
The light bulb gives out a soft glow.
Often appears as...
- give off heat
- light
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Scientific
verb
To reveal information or news.
She refused to give out any information about the incident.
Often appears as...
- give out secrets
- give out information
verb
To distribute or hand something out.
The teacher give out the test papers to the students.
Often appears as...
- give out flyers
- hands
verb
To stop working.
After running the race, John's legs gave out.
Often appears as...
- give out sound
- energy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To emit, give off or send out.
The light bulb gives out a soft glow.
Often appears as...
- give off heat
- light
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Scientific
verb
To reveal information or news.
She refused to give out any information about the incident.
Often appears as...
- give out secrets
- give out information
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Common Occasions
Used when handing out items like worksheets, brochures, or food at events.
The volunteers will give out meals to participants after the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Interaction
Often involves a physical transfer from one person to another.
Please give out the textbooks to each row of students.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Tangible
Can also refer to distributing intangible items like digital files or links.
The company will give out the access codes via email.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Occasions
Used when handing out items like worksheets, brochures, or food at events.
The volunteers will give out meals to participants after the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Interaction
Often involves a physical transfer from one person to another.
Please give out the textbooks to each row of students.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Tangible
Can also refer to distributing intangible items like digital files or links.
The company will give out the access codes via email.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Occasions
Used when handing out items like worksheets, brochures, or food at events.
The volunteers will give out meals to participants after the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Interaction
Often involves a physical transfer from one person to another.
Please give out the textbooks to each row of students.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Tangible
Can also refer to distributing intangible items like digital files or links.
The company will give out the access codes via email.
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