Meaning of the word "out of breath" in English

What does "out of breath" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

out of breath

US /aʊt əv brɛθ/
UK /aʊt əv brɛθ/

Idiom

gasping for air; breathing heavily after physical exertion

Example:
After running up three flights of stairs, I was completely out of breath.
He arrived at the meeting late and out of breath.