TIRE

(LOSE ENERGY) [verb] - to (cause to) feel as if you have no energy and want to rest or go to sleepShe's been leading throughout the race, but it now looks as if she's tiring. [I]You'll need to take it easy for a few days after your operation because you'll tire very easily. [I]Let the children run around in the garden for a while before bedtime - that'll soon tire them. [T]Digging the garden has tired me out (= caused me to feel very much in need of rest or sleep). [T](figurative) This is the kind of toy that children will soon tire of (= become bored with). [I](figurative) He never tires of (= He enjoys) pointing out my mistakes. [I]