blow-off
Ignore someone completely
A blow-off is a dismissal or rejection, especially one that feels abrupt or disrespectful: I asked her to coffee and got the total blow-off.
The term comes from the verb phrase blow off, meaning to ignore or skip: He blew off the meeting.
A blow-off can also be something undemanding—a blow-off class requires minimal effort.
In mechanical contexts, blow-off refers to the release of excess pressure or steam.
Heated water's gaseous form
outburst · decompression · discharge · expulsion · catharsis · letting off steam · pressure release · explosion
Refuse to notice
- brush asideReject without serious thought
- shrug offDismiss as unimportant
- disregardWillful lack of attention
- snubDeliberate dismissive rejection
rebuff · cold-shoulder · brush off · wave away · reject · spurn · decline · turn down
Controls contained force
- steam valvePressure-regulating boiler component
- safety valveAutomatic pressure-limiting device
- release valvePressure-limiting opening mechanism
- bleed valvePort for venting fluid
exhaust · decompression · overpressure · discharge · escape · bypass · vent pipe · pressure relief
steam
Heated water's gaseous form
eruption · outburst · decompression · discharge · expulsion · catharsis · letting off steam · pressure release · explosion · gushing
ignore
Refuse to notice
- brush asideReject without serious thought
- shrug offDismiss as unimportant
- disregardWillful lack of attention
snub · rebuff · cold-shoulder · brush off · wave away · reject · spurn · decline · turn down · shut out
pressure valve
Controls contained force
- steam valvePressure-regulating boiler component
- safety valveAutomatic pressure-limiting device
- release valvePressure-limiting opening mechanism
bleed valve · exhaust · decompression · overpressure · discharge · escape · bypass · vent pipe · pressure relief
- roofingshingle, shingles, tile, asphalt shingles, metal roofing
- conscon, scam, swindle, grift, hustle
- turbo issuesturbo lag, overboost, surge, flutter, oil contamination
blow-offwelcome
Hospitable greeting offered
embrace · accept · take seriously · acknowledge · attend to
blow-offfollow through
Complete an intended action
keep one's word · show up · honor · fulfill · come through
blow-offcherish
Value with deep affection
value · treasure · take to heart · prioritize · encourage