wear out

En français : user, s'user, fatiguer, harasser

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion. (intransitive) · I'm wearing out, guys. Time to go to sleep.
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. 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. To punish by spanking.