blow outverb

• 1

  To extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas.

  • He blows out the match.
  • The wind blew the candle out.
• 2

  To destroy or degrade (something) quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely; for example, to deflate (a tire) by puncturing it, to burn out a light bulb by overcurrent, or to injure a bodily joint.

  • I blew out a tire on some hard cornering.
  • I blew out an LED when I cranked up the power.
• 3

  To be destroyed or degraded quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely.

  • The tire blew out on some hard cornering.
  • An LED blew out when I cranked up the power.
• 4

  hobbieslifestylesportsIn a sporting contest, to dominate and defeat an opposing team, especially by a large scoring margin.

  • The No. 1-rated football team proceeded to blow out its undermanned opponent.
• 5

  To exhaust; to physically tire.

  • And although they were pushed harder than even Lennon might have expected on a night of galeforce winds, they clung on to the lead Ledley gave them for all they were worth until their rivals had blown themselves out and surrendered top spot.
• 6

  To force open or out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.

  • The startled man blowing out his drink is one of the surest laugh-getters of the modern drama.
  • Muska, who is also a volunteer firefighter, said the town's department went to the plant to fight a fire about 6:30 p.m., and the blast that followed knocked off his fire helmet and blew out the doors and windows of his home nearby.
• 7

  To be driven out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.

  • A steam cock or valve sometimes blows out.
• 8

  vulgararchaicslangTo talk violently or abusively.