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to wipe out
[phrase form: wipe]
01
to entirely remove something
Transitive: to wipe out sth
Examples
They wiped the stain out from the carpet using a cleaning solution.
02
to cause the death of a significant portion of a population
Transitive: to wipe out a population
Examples
The deadly gas could wipe out entire populations if released.
03
to completely remove or destroy something so that it no longer exists
Transitive: to wipe out sth
Examples
The rapid industrialization of the region wiped out the natural resources in a matter of years.
04
to eliminate something from memory
Transitive: to wipe out a memory
Examples
He tried to wipe the embarrassing incident out of his mind.
05
to make an individual very tired
Transitive: to wipe out sb
Examples
The long hike wiped me out; I need a break.
06
(of a vehicle) to lose control, resulting in an accident or crash
Dialect
American
AmericanIntransitive
Examples
Trying to avoid a collision, the driver swerved suddenly and wiped out on the icy street.
07
to lose balance and be thrown off the surfboard due to the impact of a wave
Intransitive
Examples
Wiping out is inevitable in the world of surfing, even for the most experienced riders.
