conk out
Example Sentences
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It could be the cells in the body reach a critical number of mutations and then conk out.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2022
But 2-year-olds are old enough to get bored and also have too much energy to conk out easily.
From Slate • Jul. 15, 2019
When your appliances conk out, you can save water with Energy Star-rated washers or dishwashers, which use about half as much water.
From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2018
It’ll fail just as you described, by slowing down the flow of fuel, which makes the engine lose power, or chug or stutter, and finally conk out completely.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2017
“Uh, Shay, you’re pretty sure our boards aren’t suddenly going to conk out, right?” she called softly.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
