Raise/lower the temperature
verb phrase
To increase or decrease the amount of heat in a place.
Could you please lower the temperature? It's too warm in here.
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature a bit
- lower the temperature slightly
verb phrase
To increase or decrease the amount of excitement, tension, or emotional intensity in a situation.
His provocative comments really raised the temperature in the room.
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature of the debate
- lower the temperature of the situation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To increase or decrease the intensity or severity of a situation.
The recent attack has raised the temperature in already strained relations between the two countries.
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature of the relations
- lower the temperature of the disputes
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To increase or decrease the amount of heat in a place.
Could you please lower the temperature? It's too warm in here.
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature a bit
- lower the temperature slightly
verb phrase
To increase or decrease the amount of excitement, tension, or emotional intensity in a situation.
His provocative comments really raised the temperature in the room.
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature of the debate
- lower the temperature of the situation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To increase or decrease the intensity or severity of a situation.
The recent attack has raised the temperature in already strained relations between the two countries.
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature of the relations
- lower the temperature of the disputes
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Comfort
Used to discuss comfort levels in a physical space regarding temperature.
Let's raise the temperature; my toes are freezing!
Pro Tip 2/3Controlled Environments
Common in contexts where temperature is controlled, like homes or offices.
Can someone lower the temperature? This meeting room is like a sauna.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech Association
Often associated with modern technology such as thermostats or climate systems.
The smart home system can raise the temperature before we arrive.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Comfort
Used to discuss comfort levels in a physical space regarding temperature.
Let's raise the temperature; my toes are freezing!
Pro Tip 2/3Controlled Environments
Common in contexts where temperature is controlled, like homes or offices.
Can someone lower the temperature? This meeting room is like a sauna.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech Association
Often associated with modern technology such as thermostats or climate systems.
The smart home system can raise the temperature before we arrive.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Comfort
Used to discuss comfort levels in a physical space regarding temperature.
Let's raise the temperature; my toes are freezing!
Pro Tip 2/3Controlled Environments
Common in contexts where temperature is controlled, like homes or offices.
Can someone lower the temperature? This meeting room is like a sauna.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech Association
Often associated with modern technology such as thermostats or climate systems.
The smart home system can raise the temperature before we arrive.
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