Meaning of the word burnout in English

What does burnout mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

burnout

US /ˈbɝːn.aʊt/

UK /ˈbɝːn.aʊt/

physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress

Example:

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She experienced severe burnout after months of working 80-hour weeks.

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To avoid burnout, it's important to take regular breaks.

Synonym:

exhaustion fatigue collapse breakdown stress overwork

the point at which a rocket or jet engine stops functioning because all its fuel has been used

Example:

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The spacecraft reached burnout of its first stage.

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After burnout, the spent stage separated from the main rocket.

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