give out

give out  {v.}

1. To make known; let it be known; publish.

Mary gave out that she and Bob were going to be married.

2. To let escape; give.

The cowboy gave out a yell.

Syn.: GIVE OFF, LET GO.

3. to give to people; distribute.

The barber gives out free lollipops to all the children.

Compare: HAND OUT, PASS OUT.

4. To fail; collapse.

Tom's legs gave out and he couldn't run any farther.

The chair gave out under the fat man.

Compare: WEAR OUT.

5. To be finished or gone.

When the food at the party gave out, they bought more.

The teacher's patience gave out.

Syn.: RUN OUT, RUN SHORT. Compare: USE UP, WEAR OUT.

6.  {slang}

Not to hold back; act freely; let yourself go. — Often used in the imperative.

You're not working hard, Charley. Give out!

7.  {informal}

To show how you feel.

When Jane saw the mouse, she gave out with a scream.

Give out with a little smile.

Compare: LET GO.