blow%20off

verb

1. 1

   To pass gas; to break wind, to fart.

2. 2

   To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.

   “The radioactivity was released when they blew off steam from the containment vessel.”

3. 3

   To let steam escape through a passage provided for the purpose.

   “The engine or steamer is blowing off.”

4. 4

   To shirk or disregard (a duty or person).

   “I decided to blow off the meeting and leave early.”

5. 5

   To forcibly disconnect something by use of a firearm or explosive device.

   “Her leg was blown off by a landmine.”