wear out

verb7

1. •
   To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.

   • You're going to wear out that game if you keep playing so rough with it.
   • He wears a pair of tennis shoes out every summer.
2. •
   To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain.

   • The old tractor finally wore out.
   • My shoes wear out quickly now that I walk to work.
3. •
   To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.

   • You kids are wearing me out!
   • Trying to keep up with politics wears me out.
4. •
   To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.

   • I'm wearing out, guys. Time to go to sleep.
5. •
   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.
6. •
   Of apparel, to display in public.

   • Those sweatpants are great for loafing around the house, but they're not meant to be worn out.
7. •
   (Southern-US) To punish by spanking.