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to burn out
[phrase form: burn]
01
to destroy completely, especially by fire
Transitive: to burn out sth
Examples
The intense heat from the explosion burned out the surrounding vegetation.
02
to stop burning due to a lack of oxygen, fuel, or heat
Intransitive
Examples
The torch burned out just as they reached the cave entrance.
03
to feel very tired from working too much over a period of time
Transitive: to burn out sb
Examples
She burned herself out by taking on too many projects at once.
04
to stop working due to damage from heat
Intransitive
Transitive: to burn out a device
Examples
She accidentally burned the motor out by overusing the blender.
burn out
01
in a provocative manner
