Definition

Verb: * To cause someone or something to become completely exhausted or very tired, typically through prolonged or strenuous activity.

Usage

This verb is transitive and requires a direct object (the person or thing that becomes tired). It describes the result of an activity that uses up all of one's energy. It is often used in the passive voice ("to be/get tired out").

Examples

• The long journey tired out the children, and they fell asleep immediately.
• Climbing that mountain really tired me out.
• She was completely tired out after working a double shift.

Advanced Usage

• Reflexive Use: The verb can be used reflexively when the subject causes their own exhaustion.
  • Be careful not to tire yourself out before the big game tomorrow.

Variants and Related Words

• Tire (verb): To cause to become in need of rest; to lessen the strength or energy of. (Less intense than "tire out").
  • The lecture began to tire the audience.
• Tired (adjective): In need of sleep or rest.
• Tiring (adjective): Causing a feeling of tiredness.
  • It was a tiring day.

Synonyms

• Exhaust: To drain of strength or energy completely.
• Wear out: To make someone very tired, especially over a long period.
• Fatigue: To cause to become weary.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Burn out: To become extremely tired or ill from working too hard over a long period, often leading to a loss of motivation.
  • Many healthcare workers risk burning out due to the high stress.

Related Idioms

• Run someone ragged: To make someone very tired by keeping them very busy.
  • The kids ran their parents ragged at the amusement park.

Verb

1. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
   • We wore ourselves out on this hike