0 to offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something: --
[ + two objects ] She gave us a set of saucepans as a wedding present.
Can you give me a date for another appointment?
Has the director given you permission to do that?
[ + adv/prep ] We always try to give to charity.
We're collecting for the children's home - please give generously.
The police gave (out) road-safety booklets to the children (= gave them to all the children).
Please give (up) your seat to an elderly or disabled person if they need it.
We're very grateful to all the people who have given of their time.
UK She wasn't feeling well, so I don't think she gave of her best tonight.
We must be finished by tonight, so I want you to give it your all.
The winner's name was given (out)/They gave the winner's name (out) on the news.
[ + two objects ] Can you give Jo a message for me?
[ + two objects ] If you're found guilty, they'll give you three years.
[ + two objects ] I'm nearly ready - just give me a couple of minutes.
[ + two objects ] Look at that old car she bought - I give it two weeks before it breaks down.
1 to produce or cause something: --
[ + two objects ] The fresh air gave us an appetite (= made us hungry).
What you said has given me an idea.
The alarm gave (out) a high-pitched sound.
I was given to understand she was staying at this hotel.
[ + two objects ] She gave me a smile/strange look.
Give me a call/ring (= phone me) when you get back from holiday.
They're always giving parties.
The ambassador is giving a banquet for the visiting president.
Only a few people are successful as professional athletes, but it's worth giving it a go.
3 If something gives, it stretches, bends, or breaks, or becomes less firm or tight, under pressure: --
4 in some sports, to decide and state officially that a player or the ball is in a particular condition or place: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.