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blow off

The correct spelling is blow off.

How to pronounce blow off

verb

Say it like: Blo-w o-ff

The correct spelling is blow off. To pass gas; to break wind, to fart. For example: "The radioactivity was released when they blew off steam from the containment vessel."

Usage Examples

The radioactivity was released when they blew off steam from the containment vessel.

The engine or steamer is blowing off.

I decided to blow off the meeting and leave early.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pass gas; to break wind, to fart.
  2. 2.To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.
  3. 3.To let steam escape through a passage provided for the purpose.
  4. 4.To shirk or disregard (a duty or person).
  5. 5.To forcibly disconnect something by use of a firearm or explosive device.

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