overheat
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/ˌəʊvərˈhiːt/
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/ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/
verb
R
To become excessively hot, or to cause something to become excessively hot.
The car engine started to overheat after driving for several hours.
R
To become too active or intense, often leading to rising prices or values.
The housing market is overheating, causing prices to skyrocket.
translation
To become excessively hot, or to cause something to become excessively hot.; To become too active or intense, often leading to rising prices or values.
Word Forms
3rd Present
overheats
Past
overheated
Perfect
overheated
Progressive
overheating