clap out
US /klæp aʊt/
UK /klæp aʊt/
1.
despedir con aplausos, aplaudir al final
to applaud someone or something as they leave or finish
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The audience began to clap out the performers as they took their final bow.
El público comenzó a despedir con aplausos a los artistas mientras hacían su reverencia final.
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Let's clap out the graduating class as they walk across the stage.
Vamos a despedir con aplausos a la clase que se gradúa mientras caminan por el escenario.
2.
estropear, desgastarse
to wear out or break down a machine or vehicle through excessive use
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He drove that old car so much he eventually clapped it out.
Condujo tanto ese coche viejo que finalmente lo estropeó.
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The old washing machine was completely clapped out after years of heavy use.
La vieja lavadora estaba completamente estropeada después de años de uso intensivo.