pass out

verb

1. informal.
   intr to become unconscious; faint
2. intr (esp of an officer cadet) to qualify for a military commission; complete a course of training satisfactorily

   General Smith passed out from Sandhurst in 1933

3. tr to distribute

Example Sentences

He also repeatedly coughed and said he would "pass out" himself as he had a cold, the court heard.

From BBC

In recent years, there have been sponsors, including The Times, who might give him free ads, say, or pass out water in exchange for a mention on the blog.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year a court struck a part of the law that made it illegal to pass out water or food to voters in line.

From BBC

Crain’s lips were drained of color and she kept saying she was going to pass out.

From Salon

You can become liable, however, if you pass out treats you make yourself — for example, if you bake cupcakes and hand those out without properly labeling the ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• faint
• lose consciousness
• swoon