English Phrasal Verbs (26/365) - Pass Out/Pass Out Something

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To pass out can have several meanings.

To lose consciousness (intransitive = without object)

Example sentences:

• I drank too much vodka and passed out.
• John pass out after being hit hard in the head.

To distribute something (transitive, with an object)

Example sentences:

• Questionnaires were being passed out at the shopping center to all shoppers.
• Face-to-face fundraisers were passing out leaflets on the street.

To graduate (of policemen, soldiers etc.) market by a ceremony after training (in the UK and the Commonwealth)

Example sentences:

• The passing out parade was impressive. The cadets had all passed out in style.