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to exhaust
01
épuiser, fatiguer
to cause a person to become extremely tired
Transitive: to exhaust sb
Example
Working long hours on the project began to exhaust the team.
Studying for the exams for several consecutive nights began to exhaust the students, affecting their ability to retain information.
The intense workout at the gym completely exhausted her.
02
épuiser, consommer
to use up or deplete a resource, material, or supply completely
Transitive: to exhaust resources
Example
Expanding urban areas can exhaust the available land for agriculture.
Continuous deforestation has the potential to exhaust the soil 's nutrients.
The rapid industrial growth began to exhaust the natural resources in the region, leading to environmental concerns.
03
vider, épuiser
to remove the contents of a container by drawing or letting them out
Transitive: to exhaust a container
Example
The farmer had to exhaust the well to repair the pump system, temporarily draining it to access the equipment.
In laboratories, researchers may need to exhaust chemical containers for safety and cleaning purposes.
To inspect and repair a damaged pipeline, workers often exhaust it to create a safe and dry working environment.
04
épuiser, vider
to draw out or let out the entirety of a substance or resource; to completely drain off
Transitive: to exhaust a substance | to exhaust a substance from a container
Example
After the rain, the groundskeeper used a pump to exhaust excess water from the sports field.
To prevent the risk of contamination, the technician needed to exhaust the old refrigerant from the air conditioning system.
In emergency situations, firefighters use pumps to exhaust water from flooded basements.
Exhaust
01
système d'échappement, échappement
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
02
gaz d'échappement, fumée d'échappement
the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery
Example
Residents raised concerns about the construction site 's impact on air quality due to the heavy machinery 's exhaust.
After a long journey, the truck emitted a plume of exhaust as it idled in the parking lot.
The environmental impact assessment included an analysis of potential effects from industrial exhaust on nearby ecosystems.
Exemple
Working long hours on the project began to exhaust the team.
Studying for the exams for several consecutive nights began to exhaust the students, affecting their ability to retain information.
The intense workout at the gym completely exhausted her.
The demanding schedule of back-to-back meetings and tight deadlines started to exhaust the employees.
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