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Fatigue
01
vermoeidheid, uitputting
a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise
Voorbeelden
Fatigue is a state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion that can result from physical or mental exertion.
Vermoeidheid is een toestand van extreme vermoeidheid en uitputting die het gevolg kan zijn van lichamelijke of geestelijke inspanning.
Common causes of fatigue include lack of sleep, prolonged physical activity, stress, and certain medical conditions such as anemia or thyroid disorders.
Veelvoorkomende oorzaken van vermoeidheid zijn slaapgebrek, langdurige lichamelijke activiteit, stress en bepaalde medische aandoeningen zoals bloedarmoede of schildklieraandoeningen.
02
routine labor or menial work performed by soldiers, such as cleaning, building, or maintenance tasks
Voorbeelden
The unit was assigned to kitchen fatigue duty.
Soldiers spent the morning on fatigue, clearing debris.
03
weariness or loss of interest caused by overexposure or repetition
Voorbeelden
The public shows clear pandemic fatigue.
Campaign fatigue set in after months of nonstop rallies.
04
the weakening or deterioration of a material, especially metal, after repeated stress or strain
Voorbeelden
The engineer inspected the bridge for signs of metal fatigue.
Airplane wings are routinely tested for fatigue.
to fatigue
01
vermoeien, uitputten
to make someone extremely tired from too much exertion or stress
Transitive: to fatigue sb
Voorbeelden
The long hours of work fatigued him.
De lange uren werk vermoeiden hem.
The repetitive tasks at work are fatiguing him.
De repetitieve taken op het werk vermoeien hem.
