exhaust

ex-haust · verb, noun

imported

Definitions

verb, noun

  1. 1.

    To use up completely; to drain of resources or energy.

  2. 2.

    Waste gases or air expelled from an engine, turbine, or other machine.

  3. 3.

    To tire out completely; to make extremely weary.

  4. 4.

    The system through which exhaust gases escape from an engine.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    exhaust fumes — the gases emitted by a vehicle engine
  • •
    exhaust pipe — the pipe through which exhaust gases are expelled
  • •
    exhaust system — the complete apparatus for expelling engine gases

Related words

Antonyms: energize, refresh, replenish
See also: exhausted, exhausting, exhaustion
Synonyms: deplete, drain, tire, wear out

Etymology

From Latin exhaurire ("to draw out, drain"), from ex- ("out") + haurire ("to draw water").