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to overheat
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to make something too hot in a way that can cause damage or discomfort
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to reach a temperature that is too high
Example
The autorickshaw sputtered to a stop outside the train station, its engine overheated.
When the motor overheated, the relay shut off the power to prevent damage.
The kitchen caught on fire when the oil in the pan overheated.
As the old boiler overheated, it started to reek, signaling a potential malfunction.
The fan belt snapped, causing the engine to overheat.
