fog out

The phrase "fog out" can refer to both mental confusion and specific actions in firefighting and informal contexts.

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Definition

B2Mental State

(informal)To become mentally unclear or disoriented.

Example

  • After hours of studying, I started to fog out and couldn't concentrate anymore.

B2Slang

(slang)To fill an enclosed space with smoke until it resembles fog.

Example

  • They fogged out the car during the road trip.

C1Firefighting

(technical)To ventilate a space by breaking a window to release smoke.

Example

  • The firefighters had to fog out the building to make it safe for entry.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fog out":

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