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to blow off
[phrase form: blow]
01
to become detached due to an explosion or a strong force
Examples
As the bomb detonated, the doors of the warehouse blew off with a deafening sound.
When the engine malfunctioned, smoke started billowing, and a few panels on the aircraft 's exterior blew off.
02
to disconnect or remove something forcefully using an explosive device
Examples
The engineers carefully blew off the malfunctioning part of the machinery.
The explosive charge effectively blew off the rusted chains.
03
to intentionally ignore doing something promised or planned
Examples
He blew the meeting off and went to the movies instead.
He blew off attending the family gathering to hang out with friends.
04
to ignore, dismiss, or intentionally skip someone
SlangExamples
He blew me off when I asked to hang out.
She blew him off because she was too busy.
