Burn off
verb
To eliminate something, such as fat or calories, by doing physical exercises.
John goes running every morning to burn off the calories from the dinner he had last night.
Often appears as...
- burn off calories
- burn off energy
verb
To remove something by burning it, usually used when talking about burning fog, cloud, or mist with sun's heat.
We must wait for the sun to burn off the fog before we can start the cricket match.
Often appears as...
- burn off fog
- burn off mist
verb
To use an excess of energy or adrenaline by indulging in intense activity.
The children have so much energy that they need to run around and burn off some of it.
Often appears as...
- burn off energy
- burn off excitement
verb
To burn away unwanted or harmful substances, especially from a car's exhaust system.
Modern catalytic converters burn off harmful substances before they can be released into the air.
Often appears as...
- burn off pollutants
- burn off emissions
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To eliminate something, such as fat or calories, by doing physical exercises.
John goes running every morning to burn off the calories from the dinner he had last night.
Often appears as...
- burn off calories
- burn off energy
verb
To remove something by burning it, usually used when talking about burning fog, cloud, or mist with sun's heat.
We must wait for the sun to burn off the fog before we can start the cricket match.
Often appears as...
- burn off fog
- burn off mist
verb
To use an excess of energy or adrenaline by indulging in intense activity.
The children have so much energy that they need to run around and burn off some of it.
Often appears as...
- burn off energy
- burn off excitement
verb
To burn away unwanted or harmful substances, especially from a car's exhaust system.
Modern catalytic converters burn off harmful substances before they can be released into the air.
Often appears as...
- burn off pollutants
- burn off emissions
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Workout Intensity
Phrase implies vigorous exercise to eliminate unwanted elements like fat.
She did an hour of cardio to burn off last night's dessert.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activities
'Burn off' is not limited to formal exercise routines; any vigorous activity applies.
Playing soccer with friends can burn off a lot of calories.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Context
Often used in discussions about diet, fitness, and weight loss.
The dietitian recommended more exercises that would help burn off extra calories.
Pro Tip 1/3Workout Intensity
Phrase implies vigorous exercise to eliminate unwanted elements like fat.
She did an hour of cardio to burn off last night's dessert.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activities
'Burn off' is not limited to formal exercise routines; any vigorous activity applies.
Playing soccer with friends can burn off a lot of calories.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Context
Often used in discussions about diet, fitness, and weight loss.
The dietitian recommended more exercises that would help burn off extra calories.
Pro Tip 1/3Workout Intensity
Phrase implies vigorous exercise to eliminate unwanted elements like fat.
She did an hour of cardio to burn off last night's dessert.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activities
'Burn off' is not limited to formal exercise routines; any vigorous activity applies.
Playing soccer with friends can burn off a lot of calories.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Context
Often used in discussions about diet, fitness, and weight loss.
The dietitian recommended more exercises that would help burn off extra calories.
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