queimar-se; esgotamento; síndrome do esgotamento profissional
1. (verb) to become exhausted physically and emotionally, especially due to prolonged stress or overwork
She burned out after working 80-hour weeks for three years.
Ela se esgotou depois de trabalhar 80 horas por semana durante três anos.
2. (verb) to stop functioning because of overuse or excessive heat
The light bulb burned out last night.
A lâmpada queimou ontem à noite.
3. (noun) a state of physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress
Burnout is a serious problem in the healthcare industry.
O esgotamento profissional é um problema sério na indústria de saúde.
4. (noun) the failure of an electrical device due to overheating
The engine experienced a complete burnout.
O motor sofreu uma queimadura total.
Burnout has become a significant workplace concern in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in high-stress industries like healthcare, law, and tech. In Brazil, the term 'síndrome do esgotamento profissional' is officially recognized in labor law, while Americans more commonly use the English term 'burnout.' The concept reflects modern work culture's struggles with work-life balance.
NYC Slang
burnt out; fried; done
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