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to overheat
01
to make something too hot in a way that can cause damage or discomfort
Transitive: to overheat a device or engine
Examples
Over time, the prolonged exposure to sunlight has overheated the electronic devices.
02
to reach a temperature that is too high
Intransitive
Examples
The car 's engine began to overheat after being stuck in traffic for an hour.
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overheat
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