heat

Definition

  • noun: energy that causes things to become warmer
  • noun: a condition of being hot
  • verb: to become warm or hot
  • often used with 'the'
  • synonyms: warmth, redness, flush

Examples

  • She's at her best when 'the heat is on'. [=when she feels a lot of pressure; when she needs to finish something quickly]

  • She said things in 'the heat of the moment' [=when she was angry for a short period of time] that she later regretted.

  • The company has 'turned up the heat on' [=has put extra pressure on] its employees to finish the job quickly.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You know what I've learned, Marcus? Is you can focus on what is lost... ...or you can fight for what is left. I'm a little cold. Relax. I just want some body heat. You have a strong heart. God, I love that sound. Thank you for saving me back there. l don't meet a lot of good guys these days. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation