overheat

[oh-ver-heet]

verb (used with object)

1. to heat to excess.

2. to excite or agitate; make vehement.

   a crowd overheated by rabble-rousers.

verb (used without object)

1. to become overheated.

   a stove that overheats alarmingly; a temper that overheats with little provocation.

noun

1. the state or condition of being overheated; excessive heat, agitation, or vehemence.

overheat

/ ˌəʊvəˈhiːt /

verb

1. to make or become excessively hot

2. (tr; often passive) to make very agitated, irritated, etc

3. (intr) (of an economy) to tend towards inflation, often as a result of excessive growth in demand

4. (tr) to cause (an economy) to tend towards inflation

noun

1. the condition of being overheated

Word History and Origins

Origin of overheat¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, overheat is from the Middle English word overheten. See over-, heat

Example Sentences

However, in the broader economic picture, he felt there were increased risks US stock markets were overheated.

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A large bank of windows lets in lots of light, but is protected by all those overhangs, so you don’t feel exposed — or overheated.

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Temperatures in the cockpit of an F1 car can be more than 40C, and drivers are wearing several layers of fireproof clothing in addition to a balaclava and helmet, so overheating is a serious concern.

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Guidance issued to meter operators highlighted concerns that an older version, made from black plastic, could overheat in some circumstances.

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Republicans have said they won't negotiate with political hostage-takers, but it is possible to see ground for compromise underneath the overheated rhetoric and acrimony.

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