run hot
The phrase "run hot" can describe excessive heat in systems, scheduling issues in transportation, sustained activity in markets, or intense emotional states.
Definition
B2Mechanics
(technical)To produce excessive heat while in operation, often leading to overheating.
Example
- The engine started to run hot after just an hour of use.
B2Transportation
(informal)To operate ahead of schedule, typically referring to buses or trains.
Example
- The bus was running hot and arrived ten minutes early.
C1Economics
(technical)To continue operating at a high level of activity or intensity without reduction.
Example
- The labor market has been allowed to run hot, leading to wage growth.
B2Idiomatic
(informal)To be extremely active, intense, or emotional.
Example
- He was running hot with excitement after hearing the news.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run hot":
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