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FLAMEOUT
Etymology
Noun
flameout (countable and uncountable, plural flameouts)
The act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.
The act of quitting or failing, especially due to overwork or in a dramatic manner.
The sudden extinguishing of the flame of a burner (due to obstruction of fuel)
Usage notes
• The verb is flame out.
Source: Wiktionary
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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