Blow out
verb
To extinguish or put out a flame or something burning with the force of breath.
She blew out the birthday candles on her cake.
Often appears as...
- blow out candles
- blow out a match
verb
To break or burst suddenly.
The tyre blew out on the freeway.
Often appears as...
- tyre blow out
- blow out a tire
verb
To defeat someone completely in a competition or game.
Our team blew out the opponent in last night's game.
Often appears as...
- blow out a team
- blow out the competition
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To remove or clear away something by a forceful breath or gust of air.
The wind blew out the leaves from the gutter.
Often appears as...
- wind blow out leaves
- blow out leaves from gutter
phrasal verb
To celebrate a birthday by blowing out the candles on a cake.
We are going to blow out his birthday this evening.
Often appears as...
- blow out a birthday
- blow out birthday candles
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To extinguish or put out a flame or something burning with the force of breath.
She blew out the birthday candles on her cake.
Often appears as...
- blow out candles
- blow out a match
verb
To break or burst suddenly.
The tyre blew out on the freeway.
Often appears as...
- tyre blow out
- blow out a tire
verb
To defeat someone completely in a competition or game.
Our team blew out the opponent in last night's game.
Often appears as...
- blow out a team
- blow out the competition
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To remove or clear away something by a forceful breath or gust of air.
The wind blew out the leaves from the gutter.
Often appears as...
- wind blow out leaves
- blow out leaves from gutter
phrasal verb
To celebrate a birthday by blowing out the candles on a cake.
We are going to blow out his birthday this evening.
Often appears as...
- blow out a birthday
- blow out birthday candles
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Celebratory Action
Often associated with celebrations, especially birthdays, where blowing out candles is a tradition.
After making a wish, she blew out the candles.
Pro Tip 2/2Use Caution
Be careful not to spit on food like birthday cakes while blowing out candles.
Remember to blow out gently, so you don't ruin the cake.
Pro Tip 1/2Celebratory Action
Often associated with celebrations, especially birthdays, where blowing out candles is a tradition.
After making a wish, she blew out the candles.
Pro Tip 2/2Use Caution
Be careful not to spit on food like birthday cakes while blowing out candles.
Remember to blow out gently, so you don't ruin the cake.
Pro Tip 1/2Celebratory Action
Often associated with celebrations, especially birthdays, where blowing out candles is a tradition.
After making a wish, she blew out the candles.
Pro Tip 2/2Use Caution
Be careful not to spit on food like birthday cakes while blowing out candles.
Remember to blow out gently, so you don't ruin the cake.
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