tire

Definition

  • verb: to lose energy and begin to feel that you need to rest
  • verb: to become weary
  • often + 'out'
  • synonyms: adorn, annoy, apparatus

Examples

  • I have to go on a diet and try to lose this 'spare tire'.

  • He soon 'tired of' doing the same work every day.

  • They eventually 'tired of' life on the road.

Movie quotes

  • (..) they've got hostages. Hold your fire! Go, go! Please! Just let me go! Hey! Please! Hey! Shoot the tires. There's no shot. Now, back off. Back off, they've got hostages. ... P.D. are pursuing the four suspects through downtown, (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises