BLOW OUT


Meaning of BLOW OUT in English

Function: transitive verb

Date: 14th century

1 : to extinguish by a gust

2 : to dissipate (itself) by blowing ― used of storms

3 : to defeat easily

4 : to damage severely <she blew out her right knee in the marathon>

intransitive verb

1 : to become extinguished by a gust

2 : to erupt out of control ― used of an oil or gas well

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.