blow off

Definitions

1. 1

   To remove something by blowing on it.

   • She blew the dust off the cookbook, revealing its full title.
2. 2

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

   • The radioactivity was released when they blew off steam from the containment vessel.
3. 3

   To let steam escape through a passage provided for the purpose.

   • The engine or steamer is blowing off.
   • From time to time in both directions the engine was blowing off, so there was no shortness of steam.
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   1. 4

      Synonym of fart.

      • I can't believe I blew off in church.
   2. 5

      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.
   3. 6

      To forcibly disconnect something by use of a firearm or explosive device.

      • Her leg was blown off by a landmine.
   4. 7

      To force to leave a course.

      • The storm blew the ship off course.
      • This occurred on September 11, 1880, when a mixed train was blown off the track during a severe gale, and three passengers were killed.
   5. 8

      To perform oral sex on (someone)

      To perform oral sex on (someone); to give a blowjob to or suck off (someone).

   6. 9

      To buy food or drink for (someone)

      To buy food or drink for (someone); to treat (someone).

      • I'll blow you off to dinner.
      • I guess the Duchess goes where it’s cheapest, unless she can get her meal paid for. If you offered to blow her off at the Terrasse she’d turn up fast enough.
   7. 10

      To use up or spend (something).

      • He blew off his inheritance on partying.
   8. 11

      To cause (a body part etc.) to detach by shooting it with a firearm.

      • The gangster blew off the sheriff's head.

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