give out

verb

1. (tr) to emit or discharge

2. (tr) to publish or make known

   the chairman gave out that he would resign

3. (tr) to hand out or distribute

   they gave out free chewing gum on the street

4. (intr) to become exhausted; fail

   the supply of candles gave out

5. informal,  to reprimand (someone) at length

6. (tr) cricket (of an umpire) to declare (a batsman) dismissed

Idioms and Phrases

Allow to be known, declare publicly, as in They gave out that she was ill . [Mid-1300s]

Send forth, emit, as in The machine gave out a steady buzzing . [Mid-1400s]

Distribute, as in They gave out surplus food every week . [c. 1700]

Stop functioning, fail; also, become exhausted or used up. For example, The motor gave out suddenly , or My strength simply gave out . [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

Guillermo, who got a round of hearty cheers from the crowd, is known for giving out shots and toasting with A-Listers at awards shows and other Hollywood events.

From Los Angeles Times

So much so that he proudly wears that bright red hat, which he was giving out in the Oval office, and which retails for $25.

From Los Angeles Times

The award is not given out annually, and there have been only a handful of recipients since it was established by the Television Academy in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times

They questioned the priorities and effectiveness of grants given out after FireAid raised an estimated $100 million through its flagship benefit concerts in January.

From Los Angeles Times

Director Wendy English said it could give out "200 items a week" because families were unable to afford to buy a new uniform on top of bills and food.

From BBC