burnout
gb/bˈɚnˌaʊt/ us/bˈɚnˌaʊt/
B2
Англійська
kiégés, roncs, lecsúszott alak, gumifüstölés
ІМЕННИК
B2
1
kiégés
B2
Модель уживання:
burnout; burnout from [something]; burnout among [people]; experience/suffer from/recover from burnout
After months of twelve-hour shifts, she started to show signs of burnout.
Több hónapnyi tizenkét órás műszak után már a kiégés jeleit mutatta.
The company introduced flexible schedules to reduce employee burnout.
A cég rugalmas munkaidő-beosztást vezetett be, hogy csökkentse az alkalmazottak kiégését.
He took a leave of absence to recover from burnout.
Навчальні приклади
Long hours can cause burnout.
A hosszú munkaidő kiégéshez vezethet.
She is recovering from burnout.
Éppen a kiégésből épül fel.
Поширена помилка:
For the stress condition, burnout is usually uncountable: say “suffer from burnout,” not “suffer from a burnout.” Use “burned out” for the adjective.
Значення
chronic stress exhaustion
Словосполучення
employee burnout
|job burnout
|burnout symptoms
|burnout prevention
|emotional burnout
|professional burnout
|experience burnout
|suffer from burnout
|recover from burnout
|signs of burnout
Синоніми
exhaustion (broader; can be temporary and not necessarily caused by long-term stress)
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mental exhaustion (emphasizes the mental or emotional side of burnout)
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compassion fatigue (specifically related to caring for or helping others)
Антоніми
well-being (a healthy, balanced state rather than an exhausted one)
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engagement (energy and involvement, especially at work, rather than detachment and depletion)
Теми
health
|mental_health
|work
|emotions
Визначення
Extreme tiredness and loss of energy caused by being stressed or working too hard for a long time.
A state of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion, often with reduced motivation or effectiveness, caused by prolonged stress, overwork, or pressure.
ІМЕННИК
C1
SLANG
2
roncs
B2
Модель уживання:
a burnout; [someone] is a burnout; burnouts
By senior year he felt like a burnout who could barely finish his assignments.
Az utolsó évére már egy roncsnak érezte magát, aki alig tudja befejezni a feladatait.
The film treats the town's burnouts with surprising sympathy.
A film meglepő együttérzéssel ábrázolja a város lecsúszott alakjait.
Don't call her a burnout just because she needs a break.
Навчальні приклади
He felt like a burnout after years of pressure.
Évekig tartó nyomás után roncsnak érezte magát.
Be careful: “burnout” can sound rude when it means a person.
Vigyázz: a „burnout” durván hangozhat, ha emberre mondják.
Поширена помилка:
This use can sound judgmental or insulting. It is different from the neutral health noun “burnout.”
Значення
exhausted or disengaged person
Словосполучення
a total burnout
|high-school burnout
|drug burnout
|feel like a burnout
|look like a burnout
Синоніми
underachiever (focuses on not achieving much, not necessarily on exhaustion)
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washout (more strongly suggests failure after trying)
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deadbeat (more insulting and suggests irresponsibility)
Антоніми
go-getter (an energetic, ambitious person)
|
achiever (someone who succeeds and stays motivated)
Теми
people
|informal
|judgment
|mental_health
Визначення
A rude or informal word for a person who has very little energy, motivation, or direction.
An informal, often insulting word for a person who seems worn out, unmotivated, or unable to function well, sometimes because of long stress or heavy drug use.
ІМЕННИК
C1
INFORMAL
3
gumifüstölés
C1
Модель уживання:
do/perform a burnout; a burnout in [a vehicle]
The driver did a burnout before the race and filled the air with smoke.
A verseny előtt a sofőr gumifüstölést csinált, és füsttel töltötte meg a levegőt.
Police fined him for doing burnouts in the parking lot.
A rendőrök megbírságolták, mert a parkolóban gumifüstölést végzett.
The tires left dark burnout marks on the road.
Навчальні приклади
He did a burnout in his car.
Gumifüstölést csinált az autójával.
A burnout can damage the tires.
A gumifüstölés károsíthatja a gumikat.
Поширена помилка:
This meaning is a count noun: “do a burnout.” It is not related to feeling exhausted from stress.
Значення
smoky tire-spinning maneuver
Словосполучення
do a burnout
|perform a burnout
|smoky burnout
|tire burnout
|burnout contest
|burnout marks
|motorcycle burnout
Синоніми
wheelspin (refers to the spinning wheels, not necessarily the whole stunt)
|
donut (a different stunt where the vehicle spins in circles)
Антоніми
traction (grip on the road rather than wheels spinning freely)
Теми
vehicles
|motorsports
|hobbies
Визначення
A car or motorcycle trick where the wheels spin fast and the tires may smoke.
A driving maneuver in which a vehicle is kept nearly still while its wheels spin, often making the tires smoke.
ІМЕННИК
C2
TECHNICAL
4
kiégés
C1
Модель уживання:
[component] burnout; burnout of [a component]; prevent/cause burnout
The fan was added to prevent motor burnout.
A ventilátort azért szerelték be, hogy megelőzzék a motor kiégését.
A power surge can cause burnout in sensitive components.
Egy feszültséglöket kiégést okozhat az érzékeny alkatrészekben.
Replace the resistor if you see signs of burnout.
Навчальні приклади
The old motor stopped because of burnout.
A régi motor kiégés miatt állt le.
Good cooling can prevent burnout.
A megfelelő hűtés megelőzheti a kiégést.
Поширена помилка:
In everyday speech, people more often say a device “burned out.” “Burnout” as a noun is more technical.
Значення
overheating equipment failure
Словосполучення
motor burnout
|component burnout
|bulb burnout
|coil burnout
|resistor burnout
|prevent burnout
|cause burnout
|risk of burnout
Синоніми
failure (broader; does not specify overheating or overload)
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overheating (usually the cause or process, not always the final failure)
|
short circuit (a specific electrical fault that may cause burnout)
Антоніми
normal operation (the part continues working correctly)
|
cooling (the process that prevents overheating and burnout)
Теми
technology
|engineering
|maintenance
Визначення
Damage that happens when a motor, bulb, or electronic part gets too hot or overloaded and stops working.
The failure or damage of an electrical or mechanical part because it has overheated, been overloaded, or been used too much.
Граматика
Словникова форма
burnout
IPA
GB/bˈɚnˌaʊt/
US/bˈɚnˌaʊt/
Склади й наголос
burnout (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (burnout)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: burnout
- Plural: burnout
Вирази
academic burnout
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk bˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
study-related chronic exhaustion
Burnout caused by too much school, study, or academic pressure.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Too much study can cause academic burnout.
- She took a break because of 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Autistic burnout can follow too much masking.
- Rest and support can help with 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Burnout culture makes people feel they must always work.
- The team wants to avoid burnout culture.
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Caregiver burnout can happen when one person does all the care.
- She needed help because of caregiver burnout.
parental burnout
1/pɚˈɛntəl bˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
exhaustion from parenting
Long-term exhaustion caused by the stress of parenting.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Parental burnout can happen when parents get no rest.
- He asked for help because of parental burnout.
workplace burnout
1/wˈɚkplˌeɪs bˈɚnˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
business
job-related chronic exhaustion
Burnout that happens because of stress at work.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Workplace burnout is common in high-stress jobs.
- Flexible hours may reduce workplace burnout.