1.
Distribute, as in He passed out the papers. [Early 1900s]
2.
Also,
pass out cold. Faint, as in When she heard the news she passed out cold. [Early 1900s] Also see
out cold.
pass out
| Idioms: pass out |
| WordNet: pass out |
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The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Synonyms: faint, conk, swoon
Meaning #2:
lose consciousness due to a sudden trauma, for example
Synonyms: zonk out, black out
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