The motor is guaranteed for a century, so you don't have to worry about burn-out from overuse.

If he kept this up, he'd burn out and then he'd really be ready to leave.

In time the smith learnt how to convert this unwelcome product into wrought iron by remelting it in the forge, exposing it to the blast in such a way as to burn out most of its carbon.

cosmic rays can cause bits to flip, latch up, or burn out in computer memories.

It can couple enough electrical energy to cause upset and burn out in electronic circuits on a wide scale.