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burn out

burn out


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb finish burning: to stop burning when reduced to nothing

2. transitive and intransitive verb wear out through heat: to stop working because of too much heat or friction, or cause something to stop working in this way
The motor must have burned out.

3. transitive and intransitive verb become exhausted: to become exhausted or unwell through too much hard work, stress, or reckless living, or make somebody exhausted or unwell in this way ( informal )
You'll burn yourself out if you don't slow down.

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