Meaning

• 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."

• 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."

• To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.

  "Our physical advantage allowed us to wear the other team out and win."

• To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.

  "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.