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overheat

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhit/

Translations

overheatnoun
overheats
pl
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhit/
The engine's overheat caused the car to break down.
Перегрев двигателя привел к поломке автомобиля.
Synonyms
overheating
heat buildup
thermal overload
heat overload
excess heat
heat stress
heat-up
overheatverb
overheated
Past Simple
overheated
Past Participle
overheating
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhit/
The engine tends to overheat during long drives.
Двигатель склонен перегреваться во время длительных поездок.
Be careful not to overheat the soup.
Будьте осторожны, чтобы не перегреть суп.
Synonyms
scorch
overwarm
burn
singe
heat up excessively
Antonyms
cool
cool down
overheatadjective
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhit/
Used attributively before another noun in technical contexts (e.g., "overheat warning").
Synonyms
feverish
fiery
burning
blistering
torrid
broiling
sweltering
boiling
searing
scorching
too-hot
overheated

Definitions

overheatnoun
A condition or instance in which a machine, device, system, or component becomes excessively hot, often resulting in reduced performance or damage.
The technician reported an overheat in the generator during testing.
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.
overheatadjective
Relating to or intended to prevent, indicate, or result from excessive heat or overheating.
The device features an overheat protection system.
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