British EnglishAmerican EnglishInformalRude
- To deliberately fail to keep an appointment with someone or to ignore someone; to snub or dismiss.
General EnglishInformal
- To release pent-up energy, anger, or frustration (often used with 'steam').
General EnglishNeutralLiteral
- To be carried away, detached, or removed by the force of wind, pressure, or an explosion.
General EnglishInformal
- To cancel or omit an event or obligation, especially at short notice.