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Burn down phrasal verb
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Meaning: Burn completely
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They had to completely rebuild the museum after the old one BURNED DOWN.
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Meaning: Burn completely
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Burn off phrasal verb
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Meaning: Remove by burning or similar process
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I BURN OFF a lot of calories in the gym.
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Meaning: Remove by burning or similar process
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Burn out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Lose enthusiasm and energy to continue in a demanding job
(Intransitive | International English)
» Example: Jennie BURNT OUT after ten years working as a futures broker and went to live in the country.
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Meaning: Lose enthusiasm and energy to continue in a demanding job
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Burn up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Destroy completely by fire
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» Example: All his possessions were BURNED UP in the fire. -
Meaning: Drive at high speed
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: The bank robbers BURNED UP the roads but were soon captured. -
Meaning: To be or cause to be highly annoyed
(Separable [obligatory] | American English)
» Example: His undeserved win in the election really BURNS me UP.
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Meaning: Destroy completely by fire