exhaust (EN)

verb, noun

verb “exhaust”

1. to make someone very tired; to drain someone's energy completely
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   The long hike through the mountains exhausted the whole group.
2. to use up something completely; to deplete all of something until none is left
   They exhausted all their savings to renovate the house.
3. to discuss or consider thoroughly or completely
   We exhausted this topic, so let's move on.
4. to release or expel gas, air, or liquid
   The vacuum cleaner exhausts dust and air through its filter.
5. (in chemistry) to remove all soluble substances from something using solvents
   The chemist exhausted the plant material to extract its active compounds.

noun “exhaust”

1. a pipe or system in a vehicle that carries away the gases produced by the engine
   The mechanic told me that the exhaust on my car needs to be replaced.
2. the gases or fumes that come out of an engine as waste
   Breathing in car exhaust can be harmful to your health.