to wear out
[phrase form: wear]
01
slita ut, förstöra
to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use
Transitive: to wear out sth
Exempel
The constant use of the computer mouse wore it out quickly.
Den ständiga användningen av datormusen slit ut den snabbt.
Let 's not wear out the engine by driving long distances without a break.
Låt oss inte slita ut motorn genom att köra långa sträckor utan paus.
02
trötta ut, utmatta
to make someone tired because of strain or stress
Transitive: to wear out sb/sth
Exempel
The repetitive tasks at the assembly line quickly wore the workers out.
De repetitiva uppgifterna på monteringslinan tröttade snabbt ut arbetarna.
Despite the tough competition, the athlete did n't let it wear him out.
Trots den tuffa konkurrensen lät atleten inte det trötta ut honom.
03
slitas ut, nötas
to become ripped over time, due to continuous use
Intransitive
Exempel
The fabric on the couch wore out after years of use.
Tyget på soffan slitits ut efter år av användning.
The rug in the hallway has worn out due to heavy foot traffic.
Mattan i hallen har slits ut på grund av tung fotgängartrafik.
