burn off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To dissipate as the result of heat.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: burn away, burn up
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
Meaning · English
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
Meaning · English
To dispose of (unusable explosive natural gas from an oil well) by burning it as it emerges from the well.
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.