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to blow out
[phrase form: blow]
01
blåsa ut, pusta ut
to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs
Transitive: to blow out a flame
Example
With a single breath, the magician managed to blow out all the candles on the table.
Trying to blow out a candle underwater is an amusing challenge.
He accidentally blew out the flame while trying to adjust the gas stove.
02
släcka, utsläcka
to be extinguished by the movement of air
Intransitive
Example
The birthday party in the backyard was challenging as the candles on the cake kept blowing out.
The lanterns on the patio constantly blew out in the gusty evening breeze.
Despite their efforts to protect it, the bonfire finally blew out in the face of the strong gale.
03
explodera, spraka
(of an oil or gas well) to release gas abruptly and forcefully
Intransitive
Example
The pressure became too great and the well finally blew out in a dramatic eruption.
The gas well blew out during drilling, releasing methane in a huge geyser.
If underground pressures rise too high, it can cause the well to blow out unexpectedly.
04
spricka, punktera
(of a tire) to burst or puncture while the vehicle is moving
Intransitive
Transitive: to blow out a tire
Example
He accidentally blew the tire out by hitting a pothole.
The sharp debris on the road blew the front tire out.
The loud noise indicated that the tire had blown out.
05
lugna sig, mista kraft
(of a storm) to gradually lose strength and force, reaching a state of calm
Intransitive
Example
The hurricane blew out before reaching the coast.
Meteorologists predict that the typhoon will blow out by tomorrow.
The weather forecast indicates that the thunderstorm will soon blow out.
06
besvikelse, misslyckas med att uppfylla
to disappoint someone by failing to meet them or fulfill a previously made arrangement
Transitive: to blow out a person or plan
Example
The sudden emergency blew out our weekend getaway.
We were going to cook dinner together, but she blew me out.
A power outage blew out our chances of watching the live event.
07
allvarligt skada, få en skada
to severely injure a joint, especially one's knee, or to be injured in such a way
Transitive: to blow out a joint
Example
He blew his ankle out while playing basketball.
The athlete accidentally blew his tendon out during training.
The dancer risked blowing her ankle out with that high jump.
blow out
01
på ett provocerande sätt, provokativt
in a provocative manner
