İngilizce

burnout

gb/bˈɚnˌaʊt/ us/bˈɚnˌaʊt/
B2 İngilizce
Anlamlar
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İsim B2 state
1

chronic stress exhaustion

Extreme tiredness and loss of energy caused by being stressed or working too hard for a long time.

Kullanım kalıbı: burnout; burnout from [something]; burnout among [people]; experience/suffer from/recover from burnout
Sık yapılan hata:
For the stress condition, burnout is usually uncountable: say “suffer from burnout,” not “suffer from a burnout.” Use “burned out” for the adjective.
Eş anlamlılar
exhaustion (broader; can be temporary and not necessarily caused by long-term stress) | mental exhaustion (emphasizes the mental or emotional side of burnout) | compassion fatigue (specifically related to caring for or helping others)
Zıt anlamlılar
well-being (a healthy, balanced state rather than an exhausted one) | engagement (energy and involvement, especially at work, rather than detachment and depletion)
Eşdizimler
employee burnout |job burnout |burnout symptoms |burnout prevention |emotional burnout |professional burnout |experience burnout |suffer from burnout |recover from burnout |signs of burnout
Konular
health |mental_health |work |emotions
Örnekler
  • After months of twelve-hour shifts, she started to show signs of burnout.
  • The company introduced flexible schedules to reduce employee burnout.
  • He took a leave of absence to recover from burnout.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • Long hours can cause burnout.
  • She is recovering from burnout.
İsim slang C1 entity
2

exhausted or disengaged person

A rude or informal word for a person who has very little energy, motivation, or direction.

Kullanım kalıbı: a burnout; [someone] is a burnout; burnouts
Sık yapılan hata:
This use can sound judgmental or insulting. It is different from the neutral health noun “burnout.”
Eş anlamlılar
underachiever (focuses on not achieving much, not necessarily on exhaustion) | washout (more strongly suggests failure after trying) | deadbeat (more insulting and suggests irresponsibility)
Zıt anlamlılar
go-getter (an energetic, ambitious person) | achiever (someone who succeeds and stays motivated)
Eşdizimler
a total burnout |high-school burnout |drug burnout |feel like a burnout |look like a burnout
Konular
people |informal |judgment |mental_health
Örnekler
  • By senior year he felt like a burnout who could barely finish his assignments.
  • The film treats the town's burnouts with surprising sympathy.
  • Don't call her a burnout just because she needs a break.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • He felt like a burnout after years of pressure.
  • Be careful: “burnout” can sound rude when it means a person.
İsim informal C1 event
3

smoky tire-spinning maneuver

A car or motorcycle trick where the wheels spin fast and the tires may smoke.

Kullanım kalıbı: do/perform a burnout; a burnout in [a vehicle]
Sık yapılan hata:
This meaning is a count noun: “do a burnout.” It is not related to feeling exhausted from stress.
Eş anlamlılar
wheelspin (refers to the spinning wheels, not necessarily the whole stunt) | donut (a different stunt where the vehicle spins in circles)
Zıt anlamlılar
traction (grip on the road rather than wheels spinning freely)
Eşdizimler
do a burnout |perform a burnout |smoky burnout |tire burnout |burnout contest |burnout marks |motorcycle burnout
Konular
vehicles |motorsports |hobbies
Örnekler
  • The driver did a burnout before the race and filled the air with smoke.
  • Police fined him for doing burnouts in the parking lot.
  • The tires left dark burnout marks on the road.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • He did a burnout in his car.
  • A burnout can damage the tires.
İsim technical C2 event
4

overheating equipment failure

Damage that happens when a motor, bulb, or electronic part gets too hot or overloaded and stops working.

Kullanım kalıbı: [component] burnout; burnout of [a component]; prevent/cause burnout
Sık yapılan hata:
In everyday speech, people more often say a device “burned out.” “Burnout” as a noun is more technical.
Eş anlamlılar
failure (broader; does not specify overheating or overload) | overheating (usually the cause or process, not always the final failure) | short circuit (a specific electrical fault that may cause burnout)
Zıt anlamlılar
normal operation (the part continues working correctly) | cooling (the process that prevents overheating and burnout)
Eşdizimler
motor burnout |component burnout |bulb burnout |coil burnout |resistor burnout |prevent burnout |cause burnout |risk of burnout
Konular
technology |engineering |maintenance
Örnekler
  • The fan was added to prevent motor burnout.
  • A power surge can cause burnout in sensitive components.
  • Replace the resistor if you see signs of burnout.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The old motor stopped because of burnout.
  • Good cooling can prevent burnout.
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burnout
IPA
GB/bˈɚnˌaʊt/
US/bˈɚnˌaʊt/
Heceler ve vurgu
burnout (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (burnout)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: burnout
  • Plural: burnout
İfadeler

academic burnout

1
/ˌækədˈɛmɪk bˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase

study-related chronic exhaustion

Burnout caused by too much school, study, or academic pressure.

Örnekler
  • Many students reported academic burnout after months of online classes.
  • The university added counseling services to address academic burnout.
  • Constant exams and little sleep left him struggling with academic burnout.

autistic burnout

1
/ɔtˈɪstɪk bˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase

autism-related severe exhaustion

Severe exhaustion that some autistic people experience after long periods of stress, masking, or sensory overload.

Örnekler
  • After years of masking at work, she experienced autistic burnout.
  • Autistic burnout can make everyday tasks much harder for a while.
  • The therapist helped him reduce sensory stress during recovery from autistic burnout.

burnout culture

1
/bˈɚnˌaʊt kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase

culture of overwork

A culture where people are expected to work so much that they become exhausted.

Örnekler
  • The startup tried to reject burnout culture by banning weekend messages.
  • Critics say the industry rewards burnout culture and punishes people who set boundaries.
  • She left a company where burnout culture was treated as normal.

caregiver burnout

1
/kˈɛɹɡˌɪvɚ bˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase

exhaustion from caregiving

Extreme tiredness and stress in a person who cares for someone for a long time.

Örnekler
  • Respite care can help prevent caregiver burnout.
  • After caring for her father alone for a year, Maya began experiencing caregiver burnout.
  • Support groups give families practical ways to manage caregiver burnout.

parental burnout

1
/pɚˈɛntəl bˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase

exhaustion from parenting

Long-term exhaustion caused by the stress of parenting.

Örnekler
  • Lack of sleep and constant pressure can contribute to parental burnout.
  • The article offered practical advice for parents dealing with parental burnout.
  • Single parents may face a higher risk of parental burnout when support is limited.

workplace burnout

1
/wˈɚkplˌeɪs bˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase business

job-related chronic exhaustion

Burnout that happens because of stress at work.

Örnekler
  • Managers are being trained to recognize workplace burnout before employees quit.
  • Heavy workloads and constant messages after hours can lead to workplace burnout.
  • The survey found high levels of workplace burnout among nurses.

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