1. physical or mental exhaustion caused by overwork or stress
2. the failure of an electrical device or component due to overheating
Usage: technical
3. the point at which a rocket engine stops working because it has used up its fuel
Usage: aerospace

Examples

• After working 80-hour weeks for months, she experienced complete burnout.
• The doctor recommended time off to recover from job burnout.
• The electrical burnout caused the entire system to shut down.
• We need to replace the motor after the burnout.
• The rocket reached burnout velocity right on schedule.
• Many teachers suffer from burnout due to heavy workloads.
• The burnout left him feeling empty and unmotivated.