pass out — to lose consciousness suddenly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to lose consciousness suddenly
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæs aʊt/
Korean meaning: 기절하다, 의식을 잃다
Korean pronunciation: **패**스 아웃
Example Sentences
- My dad passed out when he saw the hospital bill - it was more expensive than our car!
- The security guard passed out free samples, but kept the best ones for himself.
- I always pass out during boring meetings - it's my superpower.
pass out
VERB//pæs aʊt//
to lose consciousness suddenly
a patient sitting in a chair suddenly sways backward with eyes closed and body going limp. The person's arms fall to their sides as their head tilts back against the chair. A nurse nearby immediately notices and rushes forward with arms outstretched to help. Other people in the waiting room turn to look with concerned expressions on their faces. someone suddenly losing consciousness
He tried to last out and not be cast out, but finally had to pass out!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
pass는 라틴어 passus에서 나왔고, out은 고대 영어에서 유래했습니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '밖으로 지나가다' 즉 의식이 밖으로 나간다는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My dad passed out when he saw the hospital bill - it was more expensive than our car!”
“The security guard passed out free samples, but kept the best ones for himself.”
“I always pass out during boring meetings - it's my superpower.”
“Please pass out these documents to all employees before the meeting.”
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