burn off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To dissipate as the result of heat.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To cause to dissipate by applying heat.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To dispose of (unusable explosive natural gas from an oil well) by burning it as it emerges from the well.
Loại bỏ (khí gas tự nhiên không thể sử dụng từ giếng dầu) bằng cách đốt nó khi nó thoát ra từ giếng
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “burn off” mean?
To dissipate as the result of heat.
Is “burn off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.