burn off

US /bɜːrn ɔːf/

UK /bɜːrn ɔːf/

1.

to remove something by burning it

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The farmers decided to burn off the excess stubble in the fields.

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The fire department worked to burn off the dangerous gases.

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incinerate cremate combust char scorch

2.

to use up energy or calories through physical activity

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You can burn off calories by exercising regularly.

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He went for a run to burn off some stress.

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expend consume utilize dissipate shed

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burn burn down burn up off off and on second-degree burn third-degree burn