Definition
When a machine or a part of the body ceases to function.
出现故障；停止运作
That old computer finally gave out after years of use.
那台旧电脑在使用了多年后终于出现故障了。
My knee gave out suddenly while I was running, preventing me from continuing.
我在跑步时膝盖突然出现问题，让我无法继续。
This washing machine seems to get unreliable after each use; it might give out soon.
这台洗衣机每次使用后似乎变得不可靠，可能很快就会坏掉。