In show 29 I used the word ‘burnout’ to describe how I felt at that time. Here are a few other uses.

The word “burnout” has a few different meanings depending on the context. Here are 5 other uses apart from stress, explained simply for learners of English:

1. Mechanical failure –
   “The car engine had a burnout and stopped working.”
   → When a machine or part (like a motor or fuse) stops working because it’s been used too much.
2. Fire completely gone –
   “After the forest fire, there was a complete burnout of the area.”
   → When something has burned until nothing is left.
3. Light bulb burnout –
   “The light doesn’t work. I think there’s a burnout.”
   → When a bulb or electrical part stops working because it burned out.
4. Space travel (re-entry) –
   “The rocket booster experienced burnout and then separated.”
   → In rockets, “burnout” means when the fuel is completely used up.

Car racing / spinning tires –
“He did a burnout to show off in his sports car.”
→ In driving, a “burnout” is when the wheels spin fast and make smoke, usually for fun or in a race.