wear%20out

verb

1. 1

   To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.

   “He wears a pair of tennis shoes out every summer.”

2. 2

   To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain.

   “My shoes wear out quickly now that I walk to work.”

3. 3

   To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.

   “Our physical advantage allowed us to wear the other team out and win.”

4. 4

   To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.

   “I'm wearing out, guys. Time to go to sleep.”

5. 5

   Of apparel, to display in public.

   “Those sweatpants are great for loafing around the house, but they're not meant to be worn out.”

6. 6

   Of a shirt, to not tuck into the pants; to wear in a casual manner.

   “A dress shirt should be tucked in, but a t-shirt can be worn out.”

7. 7

   To punish by spanking.