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to blow out
[phrase form: blow]
01
apagar, soplar
to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs
Transitive: to blow out a flame
Ejemplos
He accidentally blew out the flame while trying to adjust the gas stove.
Accidentalmente apagó la llama al intentar ajustar la estufa de gas.
02
apagar, soplar
to be extinguished by the movement of air
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Despite their efforts to protect it, the bonfire finally blew out in the face of the strong gale.
A pesar de sus esfuerzos por protegerlo, la hoguera finalmente se apagó ante el fuerte vendaval.
03
erupción, reventón
(of an oil or gas well) to release gas abruptly and forcefully
Intransitive
Ejemplos
If underground pressures rise too high, it can cause the well to blow out unexpectedly.
Si las presiones subterráneas aumentan demasiado, pueden causar un reventón inesperado en el pozo.
04
reventar, pinchar
(of a tire) to burst or puncture while the vehicle is moving
Intransitive
Transitive: to blow out a tire
Ejemplos
The loud noise indicated that the tire had blown out.
El ruido fuerte indicó que el neumático había reventado.
05
amainar, calmarse
(of a storm) to gradually lose strength and force, reaching a state of calm
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The weather forecast indicates that the thunderstorm will soon blow out.
El pronóstico del tiempo indica que la tormenta pronto amainará.
06
decepcionar, fallar
to disappoint someone by failing to meet them or fulfill a previously made arrangement
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to blow out a person or plan
Ejemplos
A power outage blew out our chances of watching the live event.
Un apagón frustró nuestras posibilidades de ver el evento en vivo.
07
dislocarse, lesionarse gravemente
to severely injure a joint, especially one's knee, or to be injured in such a way
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to blow out a joint
Ejemplos
The dancer risked blowing her ankle out with that high jump.
La bailarina se arriesgó a lesionarse el tobillo con ese salto alto.
blow out
01
de manera provocativa, de forma provocadora
in a provocative manner
