Definition of burnout
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the cessation of operation usually of a jet or rocket engine
also
: the point at which burnout occurs
2a
: exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration
b
: a person suffering from burnout
3
: a person showing the effects of drug abuse
burn out
verb
burned out or burnt out; burning out; burns out
Definition of burn out (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to drive out or destroy the property of by fire
2
: to cause to fail, wear out, or become exhausted especially from overwork or overuse
: to suffer burnout
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The first known use of burnout was in 1710
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