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Blow out

/bloʊ aʊt/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To extinguish a flame, especially by blowing air onto it.

  • Make a wish and blow out the candles on your birthday cake.
  • She blew out the match before tossing it in the trash.

2. To burst or cause something to burst from internal pressure, often resulting in damage.

  • One of the car's tires blew out on the highway.
  • The speaker cone blew out during the loud concert.

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