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to give away
[phrase form: give]
01
to give something as a gift or donation to someone
Transitive: to give away sth
Example
The company is going to give away free samples of their new product at the event.
The school organized a book drive to give away textbooks to underprivileged students.
She decided to give away her old clothes to a local charity.
02
to reveal or expose information that was meant to be kept confidential or secret
Transitive: to give away information or secrets
Example
The security breach gave away confidential patient records.
The employee accidentally gave away the company 's future product plans during the interview.
The leaked memo gave away the government 's hidden agenda.
03
to reveal information that incriminates or exposes someone's secrets or actions
Transitive: to give away the culprit
04
to escort the bride to the bridegroom and formally give her permission to marry him
Transitive: to give away the bride
05
to accidentally or carelessly allow someone to gain an advantage or score
Transitive: to give away an advantage or score
Example
The goalkeeper 's mistake gave away an easy goal to the opposing team.
The team 's complacency gave away their lead in the final minutes of the game.
In the football game, the team 's defense gave away two easy goals to the opposing team.
06
to present something, typically as part of a ceremony or event
Transitive: to give away sth
Ditransitive: to give away sth to sb
Example
The host of the art exhibition gave away the first-place prize to the talented young painter.
The mayor gave away the awards at the charity gala, recognizing outstanding community contributions.
The company 's CEO gave away the scholarship certificates to the deserving students during the graduation ceremony.
Example
The company is going to give away free samples of their new product at the event.
The school organized a book drive to give away textbooks to underprivileged students.
She decided to give away her old clothes to a local charity.
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