Wipe out

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/

Wipe out (verb)

  1. To remove something completely, so nothing remains.
  2. To cause the death of a large number of people or animals.
  3. To spend or lose so much money that you have none left.

Examples

  • The fire wiped out the old warehouse.
  • The storm wiped out the garden overnight.