Blow-off Definition

verb

(intransitive, euphemistic) (British) To pass gas; to break wind.

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To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.

The radioactivity was released when they blew off steam from the containment vessel.
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(idiomatic) To shirk or disregard (a duty or person).

I decided to blow off the meeting and leave early.
We've both been blowing off Peter all day: he's really boring.
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To shoot something with a gun, causing it to come disconnected.

Her leg was blown off by a landmine.
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noun

Alternative spelling of blowoff.

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Other Word Forms of Blow-off

Noun

Singular:
blow-off
Plural:
blow-offs

Blow-off Sentence Examples

  • But before she could get out of the way, Josh bounced a blow off her shoulder.

  • We'll just have to let him blow off some steam, and then he'll come around.

  • Without your mom acting as your alarm clock, it's tempting to blow off your morning psychology class.

  • Getting covers that are too big is a mistake because they can blow off in high winds.

  • For applications utilizing a larger turbocharger, APS recommends the use of a high performance blow off valve.

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