Meanings
How to pronounce "blow off":
AU
To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.
Example: "The radioactivity was released when they blew off steam from the containment vessel."
To let steam escape through a passage provided for the purpose.
Example: "The engine or steamer is blowing off."
To pass gas; to break wind, to fart.
To shirk or disregard (a duty or person).
Example: "I decided to blow off the meeting and leave early."
Example: "We've both been blowing off Peter all day: he's really boring."
To forcibly disconnect something by use of a firearm or explosive device.
Example: "Her leg was blown off by a landmine."
Example Sentences
1
She decided to blow off her workout and go to the movies instead.
2
The team decided to blow off practice for the day.
3
I'm going to blow off cooking dinner tonight and order takeout.
