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 frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.
Den frekventa tvätten och torkningen nötte ut den känsliga tyget på klänningen.
02
trötta ut, utmatta
to make someone tired because of strain or stress
Transitive: to wear out sb/sth
Exempel
The constant pressure at work wore out his enthusiasm for the job.
Det konstanta trycket på jobbet slet ut hans entusiasm för jobbet.
03
slitas ut, nötas
to become ripped over time, due to continuous use
Intransitive
Exempel
The pages of the well-loved novel are starting to wear out from being turned so many times
Sidorna i den älskade romanen börjar slitas av att bläddras så många gånger.
