blow off

US /bloʊ ɔf/

UK /bloʊ ɔf/

1.

to ignore or dismiss something or someone

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He tends to blow off his responsibilities.

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She decided to blow off the meeting and go shopping instead.

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disregard shrug off dismiss neglect ignore

2.

to release or let out air or gas forcefully

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The pressure valve will blow off if it gets too high.

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The strong wind could blow off the roof.

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vent release detach remove

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blow blow out blow up blow-dry blow down blow over blow away