give away

Definitions

1. 1

   To make a gift of (something).

   • I didn't like that book, so I gave it away.
   • Some people gave away their savings, assuming that, within a few years, money would be useless or everyone on Earth would be dead.
2. 2

   To sell very cheaply.

   • This was dramatically illustrated by the market for commercial real estate in New York during 1993, which was said to be "so bad that they're giving it away".
3. 3

   To relinquish control over.

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   1. 4

      To formally hand over a bride to the bridegroom

      To formally hand over a bride to the bridegroom; often by her father.

      • Who giveth away this woman to this man in Holy matrimony?
   2. 5

      To unintentionally reveal a secret or divulge undisclosed information

      To unintentionally reveal a secret or divulge undisclosed information; to betray or expose someone.

      • He gave himself away with a stupid lie.
      • He gave away his hiding place when he accidentally sneezed.
      • Hear footsteps creak the floor / The shadows give away / Someone outside the door / Won't let 'em in
   3. 6

      To concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.

      • Despite giving away twenty pounds in weight, the challenger found a knock-out blow in the second round.
   4. 7

      To concede.

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