overheating

verb

Meaning

Become or cause to become excessively hot, often leading to a malfunction or loss of efficiency.

Examples

The computer will automatically shut down if the processor begins to overheat.
You should check the coolant levels regularly to prevent the engine from overheating.

Synonyms: boil, burn, sizzle, swelter

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overheating

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈhiːt/

Definition

Become or cause to become excessively hot, often leading to a malfunction or loss of efficiency.

Examples

The computer will automatically shut down if the processor begins to overheat.
You should check the coolant levels regularly to prevent the engine from overheating.
The kitchen became stifling as the oven continued to overheat the small room.

How to Use overheating

overheat (something) (collocation): transitive use where an agent causes an object to get too hot — "Leaving the phone in direct sunlight will overheat the battery."
be prone to overheating (collocation): having a natural tendency to become too hot — "Older laptops are often prone to overheating during heavy tasks."

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