give out

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour désigner la distribution de quelque chose, l'arrêt de fonctionnement d'un appareil, ou l'émission de quelque chose comme un son ou une odeur.

A phrasal verb used to indicate distributing something, ceasing to function, or emitting something such as a sound or smell.

indénombrable · verbe irrégulier · transitif et intransitif · phrasal, séparable

1. formal

   To hand out or distribute something to a group of people.

   distribuer

   • The teacher gave out the exam papers to the students.
   • Volunteers gave out food and blankets to the homeless.
   • They gave out free samples at the store.

   Synonymesallocateallotcirculatedeal outdispensedistributedole outhand outpass out

   Antonymescollectgatherretainwithhold

2. Stop functioninginformal

   To stop working or operating properly, often due to exhaustion or damage.

   Tomber en panne, cesser de fonctionner

   • My car's engine gave out on the highway.
   • After hours of running, his legs finally gave out.
   • The battery in my phone gave out during the call.

   Synonymesbreak downconk outcut outdiefailgo outmalfunctionstall

   Antonymesfunctionoperaterunwork

3. Emit or produceformal

   To produce or release something, such as light, sound, or heat.

   émettre, dégager

   • The sun gives out a tremendous amount of energy.
   • The radio gave out a strange buzzing noise.
   • The flowers give out a pleasant fragrance.

   Synonymesdischargeemanateemitexudeproduceradiatereleaseshed

Verbe de basegive