pass out
The phrase "pass out" can mean to faint, distribute items, or graduate, with each usage contextually dependent.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To lose consciousness temporarily.
Example
- She passed out from the heat.
- After the marathon, he passed out due to exhaustion.
B1General
(common)To distribute items to a group of people.
Example
- The teacher passed out the exam papers.
- Volunteers passed out food to the homeless.
B2Military
(formal)To complete a course of training or education, often marked by a ceremony.
Example
- The cadets will pass out at the end of their training.
- He passed out from the police academy last year.
B2Education
(regional)To graduate from a university, especially in India.
Example
- She passed out from Delhi University with honors.
- Many students aim to pass out from prestigious institutions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pass out":
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