burn out
To get so tired from working too hard that you can't carry on, or for something to stop working.
Meanings
To become completely exhausted mentally and physically, especially from overwork.
"After three years of twelve-hour days, she finally burned out and took a leave of absence."
(Of a fire or flame) to stop burning because the fuel has been used up.
"The campfire burned out around midnight, leaving everyone in darkness."
(Of a machine, engine, or electrical component) to stop functioning due to excessive heat or overuse.
"The motor burned out after running continuously for 48 hours without a break."
To destroy the inside of a building by fire, leaving only the shell.
"The arsonists burned out three cars in the car park overnight."
The psychological sense (suffering burnout from work stress) is extremely common and recognised as a medical phenomenon. The mechanical sense (a motor burning out) is also very common. 'Burnout' (noun) is widely used in health, education, and workplace contexts.
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