Definition of "give out" in 英语

Verb

1. To utter, publish; to announce, proclaim, report. To announce (a hymn) to be sung; to read out (the words) for the congregation to sing.

2. To announce (a hymn) to be sung; to read out (the words) for the congregation to sing.

3. To send forth, emit; to cause to be sent forth. To put forth, utter (prayers).

4. To put forth, utter (prayers).

5. To issue; to distribute.

   • Can you help me to give out the new books to the class, please?

6. To cease functioning in some way. To desist. To desist through exhaustion of strength or patience. To break down, get out of order, fail.

   • So your old car finally gave out, did it?

7. To desist.

8. To desist through exhaustion of strength or patience.

9. To break down, get out of order, fail.

   • So your old car finally gave out, did it?

10. To run short, come to an end.

11. To complain, sulk, chastise.

    • You shouldn't give out to your brother like that.
    • He was always giving out about the weather.

12. To pretend or act as if something is true.

    • I gave out that I was at home, but they didn't ask for an alibi.

13. To express oneself intensely emotionally, either by talking or in a musical performance.

    • He's been giving out for hours.