burn out

verb phrase
[L1411907]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • simple present : burn out
  • simple present, singular, third person : burns out
  • simple past : burned out
  • present participle : burning out
  • past participle : burnt out

Senses

  • to burn and then be extinguished
  • to fuse by means of an electric current
  • to become tired due to overexertion