wear out

verbo

En español: desgastar, ajar, ahajar, desgastarse

To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use. · You're going to wear out that game if you keep playing so rough with it.· He wears a pair of tennis shoes out every summer.
To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain. (intransitive) · The old tractor finally wore out.· My shoes wear out quickly now that I walk to work.
To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion. · You kids are wearing me out!· Trying to keep up with politics wears me out.
To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion. (intransitive) · I'm wearing out, guys. Time to go to sleep.
Of apparel, to display in public. · Those sweatpants are great for loafing around the house, but they're not meant to be worn out.
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.
To punish by spanking.

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“They would be just the thing to take a long walk in, for they could not wear out.”

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 13 · B2

Nor did that day wear out her resentment.

Pride and Prejudice, p. 148 · B2

Because these inexpensive items are often poorly made, they tend to wear out very quickly.

The True Cost of a Cheap T-Shirt, p. 1 · B2

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