Exhaust

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of expelling or draining a gas, particularly from an engine.

The vehicle's exhaust system needs to be checked regularly.

The waste gases or air expelled from an engine or machine.

The strong smell of exhaust filled the garage as the car was started.

verb

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

After running the marathon, I felt completely exhausted.

To expel or let out a substance, often referring to gases or emissions.

The car's engine can exhaust harmful gases into the environment.

To investigate thoroughly; to explore all possibilities.

The detective exhausted all leads before closing the case.

Middle English exhauste, from Latin exhaustus, past participle of exhaurire 'to draw off, take out, empty.'

exhaust fumes

The gases expelled from an engine that can be harmful to health.

exhaust system

The part of a vehicle that directs exhaust gases away from the engine.

exhaust one's options

To consider and eliminate all possible choices.

exhaustive

Comprehensive and thorough.

exhaustion

The state of being extremely tired or worn out.

exhausted

In a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

To be totally worn out or drained of energy.

I'm so exhausted after that workout.

When something runs out completely.

The party was exhausting; by midnight, we were all completely exhausted.