burn out

Related to word: burn

Phrasal Verb

Definition (damage)

  1. B2

    When an engine or similar device fails because it overheats and becomes damaged.

    • The engine burned out due to overheating.

    • I need to replace the car's engine because it has burned out.

    • After prolonged use, the machine will eventually burn out.

Definition (fire)

  1. When a fire ceases to burn, it is due to exhausting all flammable material.

    • The campfire burned out when the last log was consumed.

    • The light bulb has burned out and needs to be replaced.

    • The wildfire finally burned out after exhausting all flammable materials.