blow out
Third Person
blows out
Present Participle
blowing out
Past Tense
blew out
Past Participle
blown out
1
to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs
transitive
- 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.
- She carefully blew the candles out on her birthday cake.
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2
to be extinguished by the movement of air
- 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.
- The candle blew out as soon as we opened the door to the drafty room.
3
(of an oil or gas well) to release gas abruptly and forcefully
- 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.
4
(of a tire) to burst or puncture while the vehicle is moving
- 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.
- The worn-out tires on the truck are likely to blow out soon.
- The driver struggled to control the car after the back tire blew out suddenly.
5
(of a storm) to gradually lose strength and force, reaching a state of calm
- 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.
- The hurricane is forecasted to blow out into a mere tropical depression.
- The coastal areas were relieved when the anticipated tsunami threat began to blow out.
6
to disappoint someone by failing to meet them or fulfill a previously made arrangement
transitive
- 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.
- The team was upset when the coach blew out the training session.
7
to severely injure a joint, especially one's knee, or to be injured in such a way
transitive
- 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.
- She blew her shoulder out during an intense workout.
- The quarterback could blow his throwing arm out if not careful.