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The definition of exhaust

12 Definitions of: exhaust

    1. verb, to drain the energy of; tire out
    2. verb, to deprive of resources, etc
    3. verb, to deplete totally; expend; consume
    4. verb, to empty (a container) by drawing off or pumping out (the contents)
    5. verb, to develop or discuss thoroughly so that no further interest remains
    6. verb, to remove gas from (a vessel, etc) in order to reduce the pressure or create a vacuum; evacuate
    7. verb, to remove or use up the active ingredients from (a drug, solution, etc)
    8. verb, to destroy the fertility of (soil) by excessive cultivation
    9. verb, (of steam or other gases) to be emitted or to escape from an engine after being expanded
    10. noun, gases ejected from an engine as waste products
    11. noun, a) the expulsion of expanded gas or steam from an engine b) (as modifier)
    12. noun, a) the parts of an engine through which the exhausted gases or steam pass b) (as modifier)
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Synonyms: beat, slang informal informal informal slang informal slang Brit. Austral. N.Z. informal informal slang informal Brit. slang informal informal informal Brit. slang informal disabled, tire, fatigue, drain, disable, weaken, cripple, weary, sap And more...
Antonyms: invigorate, replenish
 

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