Meaning Of The Word Burn out

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What's The Definition Of Burn out?

burn out
phrasal verb: If a fire burns itself out, it stops burning because there is nothing left to burn.

burn out in American English
to cease burning through lack of fuel
to cease functioning because something has been exhausted or burned up, as fuel or a filament

burn out in British English
to become or cause to become worn out or inoperative as a result of heat or friction
noun: the failure of a mechanical device from excessive heating

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