burn out
phrasal verbPart ofburn
burn out — phrasal verb
1. 1) to stop working because the inside is damaged by heat; 2) (of fire) to stop b
1.phrasal verb
Definition
1) to stop working because the inside is damaged by heat; 2) (of fire) to stop because there is no fuel left; 3) to become very tired and weak from too much work or stress.
Example
The kitchen bulb burned out the moment Sara flipped the switch.
Many young teachers burn out within five years of starting the job.