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to blow out
[phrase form: blow]
01
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.
02
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.
03
(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.
04
(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.
05
(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.
06
to disappoint someone by failing to meet them or fulfill a previously made arrangement
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: 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.
07
to severely injure a joint, especially one's knee, or to be injured in such a way
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to blow out a joint
Example
He blew his ankle out while playing basketball.
The athlete accidentally blew his tendon out during training.
blow out
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in a provocative manner
