burn out
Pronunciation:
noun
Definitions
(of a person) The condition of tiredness due to overwork.
verb
Definitions
To destroy by fire.
To become extinguished due to lack of fuel.
Example: The candle finally burned out.
To tire due to overwork; to overwork to their limit.
Example: After six months of twelve-hour workdays, most people just burn out and quit.
To cause (someone) to tire due to overwork; to cause (someone) to overwork to one's limit.