noun Download 🔗Share The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career. Examples : "After years of working overtime every week, Sarah experienced burnout and decided to take a long vacation. " mind emotion condition business job attitude society suffering human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A marijuana addict; one whose brains have been burned out. Examples : "He used to be a bright student, but after years of heavy marijuana use, many considered him a burnout. " mind person substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The shutoff of a rocket motor following the complete exhaustion of its fuel supply, or having been irreversibly throttled after the application of a planned delta-v. Examples : "The rocket's burnout occurred precisely 120 seconds after launch, signaling the end of its first stage's thrust. " technology physics energy space vehicle science technical fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The failure of an electrical device, usually through overheating due to the application of excessive power. Examples : "The toaster's burnout caused a small fire after someone tried to toast frozen bread on high. " electronics technology device electric physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary, causing the spinning tires to produce smoke and burn rubber. Examples : "The driver performed a quick burnout before the race, filling the air with the smell of burning rubber. " vehicle sport technology machine action entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading