to wear off
Pronunciation
/wˈɛɹ ˈɔf/
British pronunciation
/wˈeəɹ ˈɒf/

Definição e significado de "wear off"em inglês

to wear off
[phrase form: wear]
01

desgastar, desbotar

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors
Intransitive
to wear off definition and meaning
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Exemplos
After a while, the paint on the playground equipment began to wear off.
Depois de um tempo, a tinta nos equipamentos do parquinho começou a desgastar.
The lettering on the street signs started to wear off due to exposure to the elements.
As letras nas placas de rua começaram a desgastar devido à exposição aos elementos.
02

desvanecer, perder o efeito gradualmente

to gradually lose intensity or effectiveness
Intransitive
to wear off definition and meaning
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Exemplos
The pain medication tends to wear off after a few hours.
O medicamento para a dor tende a perder o efeito após algumas horas.
The effects of the energy drink started to wear off, and he felt fatigued.
Os efeitos da bebida energética começaram a desaparecer, e ele se sentiu fatigado.
03

desvanecer, diminuir gradualmente

(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
The joy from the surprise wore off after a few hours.
A alegria da surpresa desvaneceu-se após algumas horas.
The initial excitement of the achievement started to wear off as reality set in.
A empolgação inicial com a conquista começou a desvanecer quando a realidade se instalou.
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