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give out

UK
/ɡɪv aʊt/
US
/ɡɪv aʊt/

Translations

give outverb
gave out
Past Simple
given out
Past Participle
giving out
Gerund
UK
/ɡɪv aʊt/
US
/ɡɪv aʊt/
The old engine began to give out a strange noise as it struggled up the hill.
Le vieux moteur s'est mis à émettre un bruit étrange en gravissant la côte.
lâcherSe dit d’un membre, d’un mécanisme ou d’un système qui cesse de fonctionner.
After running for miles, his legs finally gave out and he had to stop.
Après avoir couru pendant des kilomètres, ses jambes ont fini par lâcher et il a dû s'arrêter.
The teacher will give out the test papers at the beginning of the class.
Le professeur distribuera les copies au début du cours.
Synonyms
allocate
supply
provide
hand out
dispense
issue
distribute

Definitions

give outverb
To distribute or hand out something to multiple people.
The teacher will give out the test papers at the beginning of the class.
To emit or release something, such as a sound, light, or smell.
The old engine began to give out a strange noise as it struggled up the hill.
To become exhausted or stop functioning, especially due to overuse or strain.
After running for miles, his legs finally gave out and he had to stop.
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