Overheating Meaning in English
word · lemma: overheat
ˈoʊvɝˌhitɪŋ
OH-ver-HEE-ting
ˌəʊvəhˈiːtɪŋ
oh-vuh-HEE-ting
Definition
When something becomes too hot, often causing problems or damage, such as machines, devices, or even situations.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for machines (cars, computers) that get too hot and stop working properly. Also used metaphorically for situations becoming too intense. Phrases: 'overheating engine', 'prevent overheating'. Not for human fever.
Spanish: sobrecalentamientoPortuguese (BR): superaquecimentoPortuguese (PT): sobreaquecimentoChinese (Simplified): 过热Chinese (Traditional): 過熱Hindi: अत्यधिक गरम होनाArabic: ارتفاع درجة الحرارةBengali: অত্যধিক গরম হওয়া - অতিরিক্ত তাপমাত্রাRussian: перегревJapanese: 過熱Vietnamese: quá nhiệtKorean: 과열Turkish: aşırı ısınmaUrdu: ضرورت سے زیادہ گرم ہوناIndonesian: kepanasan
Example Sentences
The computer shut down because of overheating.
basic
Overheating can damage your phone battery.
basic
Turn off the machine to prevent overheating.
basic
My laptop keeps overheating whenever I watch videos for too long.
natural
The car's engine is overheating again—let's pull over and check it.
natural
During a heated argument, things started overheating between the two teams.
natural