burnout
Americannoun
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a fire that is totally destructive of something.
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Also burn-out fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or intense activity.
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Rocketry.
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the termination of effective combustion in a rocket engine, due to exhaustion of propellant.
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the end of the powered portion of a rocket's flight.
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Electricity. the breakdown of a lamp, motor, or other electrical device due to the heat created by the current flowing through it.
Etymology
Origin of burnout
First recorded in 1900–05; noun use of verb phrase burn out
Example Sentences
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UNAC/UHCP said the healthcare system had neglected discussions over employee burnout and patient safety and unilaterally halted bargaining in mid-December.
From Los Angeles Times
Speaking to BBC Newsbeat, the 29-year-old says that once she realised she had burnout it was too late.
From BBC
Newsbeat has been hearing from young people who say they have experienced burnout for a range of reasons, including unmanageable workload and pressure - with some pushing back key milestones, like saving for a house, as a result.
From BBC
Despite competing at a high level athletically, she's not alone in her experience and young people are struggling with burnout in the workplace.
From BBC
The charity describes burnout as "a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion".
From BBC
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