Definition of Burnout
Burnout
burn·out
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.
e.g. The doctor diagnosed her with burnout and recommended a month-long vacation.
(noun)
the point at which a device or machine stops functioning/operating due to overheating;
e.g. She drove the motor to burnout, causing the device to stop working.
(noun)
(informal American) a person who abuses an addictive drug;
e.g. He realized he was becoming a burnout and decided to seek professional help.
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