blow out meaning and definition

BLOW OUT verb

Definition of blow out (verb)

1. melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
   • "The lightbulbs blew out"; "The fuse blew"
   • synonyms: blow, burn out
2. put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
   • "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"; "quench the flames"; "snuff out the candles"
   • synonyms: extinguish, quench, snuff out
   • antonym: ignite
3. erupt in an uncontrolled manner
   • "The oil well blew out"