blowout
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Definition
Noun: 1. A sudden and often violent rupture or failure of a pressurized or inflated object, especially a tire. 2. A sudden malfunction or failure of a part or apparatus, often causing a complete stoppage. 3. An easy and decisive victory in a contest or competition. 4. A large, lavish, or festive party or celebration.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Sudden Failure):
- We had to pull over because of a blowout on the highway.
- The blowout in the main pipeline caused a major leak.
- Noun (Easy Victory):
- The game was a 10-0 blowout for the home team.
- The election turned into a blowout, with one candidate winning over 70% of the vote.
- Noun (Festive Party):
- They threw a huge blowout for their daughter's graduation.
- The company's anniversary blowout featured live music and catering.
Advanced Usage
- "Prevent a blowout": To take action to avoid a sudden failure.
- Regular tire maintenance helps prevent a blowout.
- "Suffer a blowout": To experience a sudden failure.
- The engine suffered a blowout during the final lap of the race.
Variants and Related Words
- To blow out (Phrasal Verb): To extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly.
- She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
- The old fuse blew out during the storm.
- Blowout preventer (Compound Noun): A specialized valve used in oil wells to seal the well and prevent an uncontrolled release.
Synonyms
- Burst, rupture, puncture (for failure).
- Rout, landslide, walkover (for victory).
- Bash, gala, extravaganza (for party).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Blowout sale": An event where goods are sold at very low prices.
- The store is having a blowout sale to clear its inventory.
Noun
- a gay festivity
- a sudden malfunction of a part or apparatus
- the right front tire had a blowout
- as a result of the blowout we lost all the lights
- an easy victory