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exhaust

[ ig-zawst ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person:

    I have exhausted myself working.

    Synonyms: , , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. to use up or consume completely; expend the whole of:

    He exhausted a fortune in stock-market speculation.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. to draw out all that is essential in (a subject, topic, etc.); treat or study thoroughly.
  4. to empty by drawing out the contents:

    to exhaust a tank of fuel oil.

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    Antonyms:

  5. to create a vacuum in.
  6. to draw out or drain off completely.
  7. to deprive wholly of useful or essential properties, possessions, resources, etc.
  8. Chemistry, Pharmacology. to deprive of ingredients by the use of solvents, as a drug.
  9. to destroy the fertility of (soil), as by intensive cultivation.


verb (used without object)

  1. to pass out or escape, as spent steam from the cylinder of an engine.

noun

Machinery.
  1. the escape of steam or gases from the cylinder of an engine.
  2. the steam or gases ejected.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. Also called exhaust system. the parts of an engine through which the exhaust is ejected.

exhaust

/ ɪɡˈɔː /

verb

  1. to drain the energy of; tire out

    to exhaust someone by constant questioning

  2. to deprive of resources, etc

    a nation exhausted by war

  3. to deplete totally; expend; consume

    to exhaust food supplies

  4. to empty (a container) by drawing off or pumping out (the contents)
  5. to develop or discuss thoroughly so that no further interest remains

    to exhaust a topic of conversation

  6. to remove gas from (a vessel, etc) in order to reduce the pressure or create a vacuum; evacuate
  7. to remove or use up the active ingredients from (a drug, solution, etc)
  8. to destroy the fertility of (soil) by excessive cultivation
  9. intr (of steam or other gases) to be emitted or to escape from an engine after being expanded
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. gases ejected from an engine as waste products
    1. the expulsion of expanded gas or steam from an engine
    2. ( as modifier )

      exhaust stroke

    1. the parts of an engine through which the exhausted gases or steam pass
    2. ( as modifier )

      exhaust pipe

      exhaust valve

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ󲹳ܲپ, adjective
  • ˌ󲹳ܲپˈٲ, noun
  • ˈ󲹳ܲپԲ, adjective
  • ˈ󲹳ܲٱ, adjective
  • ˈ󲹳ܲٱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·󲹳ܲ· noun
  • ·󲹳ܲ·· adjective
  • ·󲹳ܲ····ٲ [ig-zaws-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
  • ܱ·پ··󲹳ܲ noun
  • ԴDz··󲹳ܲ· adjective
  • non··󲹳ܲ·· adjective
  • ··󲹳ܲ verb (used with object)
  • ܲ··󲹳ܲ· adjective
  • ܲ··󲹳ܲ··ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exhaust1

1515–25; 1895–1900 exhaust fordef 11; < Latin exhaustus emptied out, drained out, past participle of 󲹳ܰī
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exhaust1

C16: from Latin exhaustus made empty, from 󲹳ܰī to draw out, from 󲹳ܰī to draw, drain
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Example Sentences

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"I spotted one that was identical, same colour, same year, same slightly obnoxious exhaust system on it as well," he explained.

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Food parcels distributed to families containing two weeks' rations were also exhausted.

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Millions of cars and trucks in the region release a vast amount of vehicle exhaust, which forms smog when it’s cooked in the perennially sunny climate.

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Megan said she had been left isolated, frustrated and exhausted at times due to how "unpredictable" life with FND had been.

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So they spook the cow and get it running, following behind at a comfortable trot until the cow is exhausted.

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