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Meaning of the word "burn off" in English

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burn off

US /bɜːrn ɔːf/
UK /bɜːrn ɔːf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to remove something by burning it

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
incineratecrematecombustcharscorch
2.

to use up energy or calories through physical activity

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
expendconsumeutilizedissipateshed
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burnburn downburn upoffsecond-degree burnthird-degree burnburn the midnight oil