Pass out
verb
To fall asleep or lose consciousness suddenly and for a short period.
He worked for 36 hours straight and then passed out from exhaustion.
Often appears as...
- pass out from exhaustion
- pass out from heat
verb
To distribute something to each of a number of people.
She passed out copies of the report to everyone in the meeting.
Often appears as...
- pass out papers
- pass out tasks
verb
To finish a course or period of training, especially in the military, successfully.
He just passed out from the country's most prestigious military academy.
Often appears as...
- pass out military training
- pass out from academy
verb
To vomit, especially from drinking too much alcohol.
After the party, he passed out in the garden.
Often appears as...
- pass out drinking
- pass out at party
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To fall asleep or lose consciousness suddenly and for a short period.
He worked for 36 hours straight and then passed out from exhaustion.
Often appears as...
- pass out from exhaustion
- pass out from heat
verb
To distribute something to each of a number of people.
She passed out copies of the report to everyone in the meeting.
Often appears as...
- pass out papers
- pass out tasks
verb
To finish a course or period of training, especially in the military, successfully.
He just passed out from the country's most prestigious military academy.
Often appears as...
- pass out military training
- pass out from academy
verb
To vomit, especially from drinking too much alcohol.
After the party, he passed out in the garden.
Often appears as...
- pass out drinking
- pass out at party
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Fatigue
Use when someone collapses due to extreme tiredness or other overwhelming conditions.
Marathon runners often pass out at the finish line.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Emergencies
Indicates a serious health issue, requiring immediate attention.
Call an ambulance if someone passes out and doesn't wake up.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used humorously to describe extreme reactions to surprising news.
I nearly passed out when I saw the price tag.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Fatigue
Use when someone collapses due to extreme tiredness or other overwhelming conditions.
Marathon runners often pass out at the finish line.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Emergencies
Indicates a serious health issue, requiring immediate attention.
Call an ambulance if someone passes out and doesn't wake up.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used humorously to describe extreme reactions to surprising news.
I nearly passed out when I saw the price tag.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Fatigue
Use when someone collapses due to extreme tiredness or other overwhelming conditions.
Marathon runners often pass out at the finish line.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Emergencies
Indicates a serious health issue, requiring immediate attention.
Call an ambulance if someone passes out and doesn't wake up.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used humorously to describe extreme reactions to surprising news.
I nearly passed out when I saw the price tag.
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