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overheated

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhiːtɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhitɪd/

Translations

overheatedadjective
more overheated
Comp.
most overheated
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhiːtɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪd/
surchaufféSe dit d’un objet, d’un moteur ou d’un système devenu trop chaud.
The engine was overheated after running for hours without a break.
Le moteur était surchauffé après avoir fonctionné pendant des heures sans pause.
surchaufféAu figuré, se dit d’un marché, d’une activité ou d’une situation trop tendue ou trop animée.
The overheated market led to inflated prices and risky investments.
Le marché surchauffé a entraîné une hausse des prix et des investissements risqués.
Synonyms
excessively warm
too hot
scorching
sizzling
sweltering
boiling
blistering
Antonyms
cooled
chilled
overheatverb

overheated

Past Simple

overheated
Past Simple
overheated
Past Participle
overheating
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhit/
surchaufferEmploi intransitif : devenir excessivement chaud.
The engine began to overheat during the long drive.
Le moteur a commencé à surchauffer pendant le long trajet.
surchaufferEmploi transitif : rendre excessivement chaud.
Leaving the laptop on the bed can overheat the device.
Laisser l'ordinateur portable sur le lit peut surchauffer l'appareil.
surchaufferSens technique et économique : monter excessivement en température ou en tension.
Analysts warned that the economy could overheat if interest rates remained low for too long.
Les analystes ont averti que l'économie pourrait surchauffer si les taux d'intérêt restaient trop bas trop longtemps.
Additional translations
s'échaufferSens figuré : devenir trop excité ou agité.
Synonyms
overwarm
scorch
burn
singe
heat up excessively
Antonyms
cool
cool down

Definitions

overheatedadjective
Having become excessively hot.
The engine was overheated after running for hours without a break.
Characterized by excessive excitement or activity.
The overheated market led to inflated prices and risky investments.
overheatverb
To become excessively hot.
The engine began to overheat during the long drive.
To cause something to become excessively hot.
Leaving the laptop on the bed can overheat the device.
To become too excited or agitated.
The debate started to overheat as both sides refused to back down.
To develop or grow at an unsustainably rapid pace, leading to instability or inefficiency (especially of an economy or market).
Analysts warned that the economy could overheat if interest rates remained low for too long.
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