Overheat
/ˌəʊvərˈhiːt/verb
When something gets too hot, often causing harm or failure.
If you leave your laptop in the sun for too long, it may overheat.
Often appears as...
- engine overheat
- laptop overheats
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Machine Harm
Use 'overheat' to describe machines that may stop working or get damaged from excess heat.
When my phone overheats, it shuts down automatically to prevent damage.
Pro Tip 2/3Heat Causes
'Overheat' implies the heat source is either internal or external, like the sun or a mechanical process.
The car's engine can overheat if the cooling system fails.
Pro Tip 3/3Preventive Care
Mentioning 'overheat' often serves as a warning to take action to prevent harm.
Don't use your tablet while charging; it might overheat.
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