OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 20903

wear out

Meanings (ES + gloss)
ahajar (disused) • ajar • desgastar
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.
You're going to wear out that game if you keep playing so rough with it.
ajarse • desgastarse
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.
The old tractor finally wore out.
Phrases
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