Pronunciation

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

Definitions

• Noun (n): The act of expelling or emitting something completely, especially air from an engine or the process of using up all available resources; also, a device or system that facilitates this expulsion. Example: “The car’s exhaust fumes polluted the air.”

  • An expression for complete depletion or fatigue: “After running the marathon, he was at his physical exhaust.”

• Verb (v): To use up completely, especially energy, resources, or supplies. Example: “The team exhausted all their strategies before conceding defeat.”

  • To cause extreme tiredness or fatigue in someone: “The grueling work schedule exhausted her.”
  • To analyze or discuss something thoroughly so that no aspect remains unconsidered: “We exhausted every possible solution during the meeting.”

Phrases

• “Exhaust system”: A series of pipes and components designed to safely carry away exhaust gases produced by an engine.
• “Breathe new life into (something)”: To rejuvenate or reinvigorate something that has been exhausted or depleted.
• “To the point of exhaustion”: So extensively that one becomes extremely tired or drained.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Replacing the old exhaust pipe significantly improved the car’s performance.”
• Verb: “The project manager exhausted all options before deciding on a course of action.”
• “Her patience was exhausted by his constant complaining.”

Synonyms

• Noun: Emissions, fumes, discharge, outflow, spent resources
• Verb: Deplete, consume, expend, drain, wear out, fatigue, use up, tire out