passing-out moment
noun phraseUK /ˌpɑːsɪŋ ˈaʊt ˈməʊmənt/
US /ˌpæsɪŋ ˈaʊt ˈmoʊmənt/
A moment when someone faints or falls asleep suddenly.
The heat made him have a passing-out moment at the parade.
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2. The moment when a group finishes a course or training and celebrates.
The cadets cheered during their passing-out moment at the academy.
3. The instant when something is handed out or distributed.
The passing-out moment of the medals came after the race.
4. A brief time when a signal or broadcast stops.
Viewers noticed a passing-out moment during the live show.