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overheating

/ˌəʊvəˈhiːtɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈhitɪŋ/

overheatingnoun

Translations

перегрев

The engine shut down due to overheating.

Двигатель отключился из-за перегрева.

Definitions

The condition of a device or system becoming excessively hot, often leading to malfunction or damage.

The laptop shut down unexpectedly due to overheating.

A situation in which an economy grows too quickly, leading to inflation and other economic problems.

The central bank raised interest rates to prevent the economy from overheating.

Synonyms

heat buildup

thermal overload

overheating condition

excessive heat

overheatingadjective

/ˌəʊvəˈhiːtɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪŋ/

Definitions

Characterized by excessive heat or the tendency to become excessively hot.

The overheating engine emitted a loud hissing sound.

Synonyms

too hot

overheatverb

overheating

Gerund

overheated

Past Simple

overheated

Past Participle

overheating

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/

/ˌoʊvərˈhit/

Translations

перегреваться

The engine tends to overheat during long drives.

Двигатель склонен перегреваться во время длительных поездок.

перегреть

Be careful not to overheat the soup.

Будьте осторожны, чтобы не перегреть суп.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

heat up excessively

Antonyms

cool down

cool

overheatnoun

Definitions

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.

overheatadjective

Definitions

Relating to or intended to prevent, indicate, or result from excessive heat or overheating.

The device features an overheat protection system.