"To pass out" means to lose consciousness temporarily, often due to exhaustion, illness, or lack of oxygen. It describes the act of fainting or becoming unconscious without warning, as in the phrase 'They pass out from exhaustion.'
Translations
desmayarse
flauwvallen
desmaiar-se
s'évanouir
ohnmächtig werden
Etymology
The phrase "to pass out" originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the idea of 'passing' beyond a state of awareness or consciousness. The term 'pass' in this context means to go beyond or through, and 'out' emphasizes leaving the current state, resulting in the combined meaning of losing consciousness.
