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Meaning of the word "give out" in English

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give out

US /ɡɪv aʊt/
UK /ɡɪv aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to distribute or hand out something to a group of people

Example:
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The teacher will give out the test papers.
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They plan to give out free samples at the event.
Synonym:
distributehand outdispenseissueallot
2.

to stop working or functioning; to fail

Example:
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My old car's engine finally gave out on the highway.
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His legs gave out after running the marathon.
Synonym:
failbreak downcollapseceaseexhaust
3.

to make public; to reveal a secret or information

Example:
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The newspaper threatened to give out the details of the scandal.
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He promised not to give out any personal information.
Synonym:
revealdisclosedivulgeleakexpose
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givegive inoutingout ofoutgive upgive away