American English

How to pronounce overheat

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/ˈoʊ.vɚˌhit̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

to become too hot

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Meanings & examples

verb

to become too hot

The engine may overheat in heavy traffic.

Common phrases & grammar

the engine overheats · overheat quickly

verb

to make something too hot

Leaving the laptop in the sun can overheat it.

Common phrases & grammar

overheat the engine · overheat a device

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