exhaust

exhaust is a Verb

Definition:

[1] To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely; as, to exhaust the water of a well; the moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation.

[2] To empty by drawing or letting out the contents; as, to exhaust a well, or a treasury.

[3] To drain, metaphorically; to use or expend wholly, or till the supply comes to an end; to deprive wholly of strength; to use up; to weary or tire out; to wear out; as, to exhaust one`s strength, patience, or resources. A decrepit, exhausted old man at fifty-five. Motley.

[4] To bring out or develop completely; to discuss thoroughly; as, to exhaust a subject.

[5] To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives; as, to exhaust a drug successively with water, alcohol, and ether. Exhausted receiver. (Physics) See under Receiver.