1. Lose consciousness due to a sudden trauma, for example
   "The boxer passed out after a hard punch to the head";
   - zonk out [informal], black out, zonk [informal]
    
2. Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
   "She nearly passed out when she heard the shocking news";
   - faint, conk [informal], swoon
    
3. Give to several people
   "The teacher passed out the exams";
   - distribute, give out, hand out

Derived forms: passing out, passes out, passed out

Type of: change state, gift, give, present, turn

Encyclopedia: Pass out