boiler room
The term "boiler room" can refer to a physical space housing boilers, a high-pressure sales environment, or even a popular music project.
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Definition
B2Engineering
(technical)A room or space in a building where boilers and related equipment are installed.
Example
- The maintenance team checked the boiler room to ensure all systems were functioning correctly.
C1Business
(informal, negative)A high-pressure environment where aggressive sales tactics are used, often involving fraudulent schemes.
Example
- The company was exposed as a boiler room operation, scamming investors out of millions.
C1Entertainment
(informal)A music project known for hosting live events with DJs performing in the middle of the dance floor.
Example
- We attended a Boiler Room event, and the atmosphere was electric with the DJ in the center of the crowd.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boiler room":
machine roomengine roomgreen roomcontrol roomsample roomwar roomsmoke-filled roomback boilerblue roomred roomwell roomhot shoplocker room