Meaning of blow out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas.
   transitive
2. To destroy or degrade (something) quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely; for example, to deflate (a tire) by puncturing it, to burn out a light bulb by overcurrent, or to injure a bodily joint.
   transitive
3. To be destroyed or degraded quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely.
   intransitive
4. In a sporting contest, to dominate and defeat an opposing team, especially by a large scoring margin.
   transitive
5. To exhaust; to physically tire.
   transitive
6. To force open or out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.
   transitive
7. To be driven out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.
   intransitive
8. To talk violently or abusively.
   archaic, slang, vulgar
9. To sing out, sing out loud.
   slang
10. To spend a lot of money; to splurge.
    slang

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Examples

“He blows out the match.”

“The wind blew the candle out.”

“I blew out a tire on some hard cornering.”

“I blew out an LED when I cranked up the power.”

“I blew out my shoulder when I grabbed a heavy box in a careless way.”

“The tire blew out on some hard cornering.”

“An LED blew out when I cranked up the power.”

“My shoulder blew out when I grabbed a heavy box in a careless way.”

“The No. 1-rated football team proceeded to blow out its undermanned opponent.”

“And although they were pushed harder than even Lennon might have expected on a night of galeforce winds, they clung on to the lead Ledley gave them for all they were worth until their rivals had blown themselves out and surrendered top spot.”

“[T]he blast that followed knocked off his fire helmet and blew out the doors and windows of his home nearby.”

“A steam cock or valve sometimes blows out.”

“There's also an abundance of sky bars for an expensive drink with an awesome view. If you're looking to blow out in style then try one of them.”

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