Phrasal Verbs
- 1to come to an end; to be completely used up After a month their food supplies gave out. Her patience finally gave out.
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- 2to stop working One of the plane's engines gave out shortly after takeoff. Her legs gave out and she collapsed.
to give something to a lot of people The teacher gave out the test.
to produce something such as heat, light, etc. The radiator gives out a lot of heat.