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Burn Out
see synonyms of burn outVerb
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
Example Sentences:'The lightbulbs blew out''The fuse blew'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Burn Out
see synonyms of burn outverb (adverb)
1.
to become or cause to become worn out or inoperative as a result of heat or friction
the clutch burnt out
2. (intransitive)
(of a rocket, jet engine, etc) to cease functioning as a result of exhaustion of the fuel supply
3. (tr; usually passive)
to destroy by fire
4.
to become or cause to become exhausted through overwork or dissipation
noun burnout
5.
the failure of a mechanical device from excessive heating
6.
a total loss of energy and interest and an inability to function effectively, experienced as a result of excessive demands upon one's resources or chronic overwork
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Burn Out
see synonyms of burn out1.
to cease burning through lack of fuel
2.
to disintegrate or wear out by heat from friction, etc.
3.
to destroy the home, business, etc. of by fire
4.
to exhaust (oneself) or become exhausted from overwork, stress, or dissipation
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Burn Out
see synonyms of burn outn.
1. A failure in a device attributable to burning, excessive heat, or friction.
2. Aerospace
a. The termination of rocket or jet-engine operation because of fuel exhaustion or shutoff.
b. The point at which this termination occurs.
3.
a. Physical or emotional exhaustion, especially as a result of long-term stress or dissipation.
b. One who is worn out physically or emotionally, as from long-term stress.
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