Pronunciation: /bɜːrn aʊt/
noun the condition of becoming extremely tired or exhausted, especially as a result of excessive work or stress
A1 I feel burn out from studying too much.
A2 She experienced burn out after working long hours without a break.
B1 Burn out can be caused by chronic stress and overwork.
B2 The company implemented a burn out prevention program for its employees.
C1 Burn out is a serious issue in high-pressure work environments.
C2 She sought therapy to address her burn out and regain work-life balance.
verb to become exhausted or tired, especially as a result of excessive work or stress
A1 I burn out the candle before going to bed.
A2 She tends to burn out easily when working long hours.
B1 Many employees experience burn out due to high levels of stress in the workplace.
B2 It's important to take breaks and avoid burn out when working on a demanding project.
C1 Professional athletes often struggle with burn out from the intense training and competition.
C2 The constant pressure of being in the spotlight can lead to burn out for celebrities.
formal Many employees experience burn out due to high levels of stress in the workplace.
informal I think I'm starting to burn out from working overtime every week.
slang I need a break, I feel like I'm going to burn out soon.
figurative Her passion for the project slowly began to burn out as obstacles kept arising.
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