OVERHEATS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Overheat

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌəʊvəˈhiːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make or become too hot

Short Definition:

make or become too hot

Examples:
  • her car started to overheat
  • it's vital not to overheat the liquid
Definition:

(of a country's economy) show marked inflation when increased demand results in rising prices rather than increased output

Short Definition:

(of country's economy) show marked inflation when increased demand results in rising prices rather than increased output

Examples:
  • in 1987 the Treasury had allowed the economy to overheat

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