burns out
Loses all energy
Burns out describes the process of becoming exhausted or depleted through overwork or prolonged stress.
A person who burns out loses motivation, energy, and effectiveness after sustained intense effort: She burns out every teacher she hires within six months.
The phrase also applies to mechanical or electrical failure from excessive use or heat—a lightbulb burns out when its filament breaks, an engine burns out when it overheats.
Something that burns out consumes itself completely, leaving nothing left to give.
- flameoutCombustion loss in engine
- light bulbElectric illumination source
- workplace stressTension from job demands
- hit the wallSudden total exhaustion
- ignitionStarting combustion process
dead battery · depletion · disengagement · going through motions · overwhelm · stagnation · blackout · stress · brain fog · filament · apathy · overwork · fatigue · fuse · overload · absenteeism · battery · turnover
- exhaust partstailpipe, muffler, manifold, catalytic converter, exhaust pipe
burns outrecharges
Restores electrical energy
revitalizes · rejuvenates · recuperates · bounces back · thrives
burns outcatches fire
Starts to burn
reignites · re-engages · dives in · commits · recommits
burns outkeeps going
Remains in motion
sustains · endures · perseveres · goes the distance · holds up
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