Phrasal Verbs With 'Burn'

Burn down phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Burn completely
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They had to completely rebuild the museum after the old one BURNED DOWN.

Burn off phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Remove by burning or similar process
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I BURN OFF a lot of calories in the gym.

Burn out phrasal verb

  1. 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.

Burn up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Destroy completely by fire
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: All his possessions were BURNED UP in the fire.
  2. Meaning: Drive at high speed
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The bank robbers BURNED UP the roads but were soon captured.
  3. 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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