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- hot swapping/ˌhɒt ˈswɒpɪŋ/The action of replacing or connecting a hardware component in a computer or electronic system while it is still powered on and operating.nounC1
- hot switch/ˌhɒt ˈswɪtʃ/To quickly change a person from one task, role, or technology to another without interruption or preparation.nounLow (C1-C2 level/Technical)
- hot take/ˌhɒt ˈteɪk/A quickly produced, deliberately provocative, and often superficial opinion or reaction, especially on a current event or trending topic.nounC1
- hot tear/hɒt tɪə/ (technical), /hɒt teə/ (figurative, if 'tear' as in rip)A rapid, unsightly tear in a metal casting or welded material, typically caused by internal stress during solidification.nounLow (specialized term), Very Low (figurative use)
- hot ticket/ˌhɒt ˈtɪkɪt/A person, event, or thing that is currently very popular, in high demand, or fashionable.nounMedium-Frequency Idiom (B2+)
- hot toddy/ˌhɒt ˈtɒdi/A warming drink made with liquor (such as whisky, rum, or brandy), hot water, sugar/honey, and often spices like cloves or lemon.nounC1
- hot tub/ˈhɒt ˌtʌb/A large tub or small pool filled with heated water, typically used for relaxation, therapy, or socializing.nounB2
- hot up/ˌhɒt ˈʌp/To become more intense, exciting, or active.verbC1
- hot war/ˌhɒt ˈwɔː/A state of active, open military conflict involving direct fighting between nations or groups.nounC1
- hot water/ˌhɒt ˈwɔːtə/Water that has been heated above body temperature, typically for washing, cooking, or making hot drinks.nounVery High (both meanings)
- hot well/ˌhɒt ˈwel/A tank or reservoir that stores hot water, typically as part of a steam or heating system, to be recirculated.nounVery Low
- hot yoga/ˌhɒt ˈjəʊ.ɡə/A style of yoga practiced in a room heated to high temperatures (typically 35–40°C or 95–105°F), designed to promote sweating and muscle flexibility.nounC1
- hot zone/ˌhɒt ˈzəʊn/A specific, restricted area where a dangerous or highly contagious agent, such as a virus or radioactive material, is present.nounLow-Frequency
- hot-air balloon/ˌhɒt ˈeə bəˈluːn/A large balloon that rises into the air when its bag (envelope) is filled with heated air; it carries a basket or gondola for passengers.nounB1
- hot-bulb engine/ˌhɒt ˈbʌlb ˈen.dʒɪn/A type of low-compression internal combustion engine that uses a pre-heated bulb or chamber to ignite fuel.nounC2
- hot-cathode tube/ˌhɒt ˈkæθ.əʊd ˌtjuːb/A vacuum tube in which electron emission is produced by heating a cathode (the negative electrode).nounC2
- hot-desking/ˌhɒt ˈdeskɪŋ/A workplace system where employees do not have assigned desks but use any available workstation each day.nounC1
- hot-dip coating/ˌhɒt ˈdɪp ˈkəʊtɪŋ/A process in which a material, typically metal, is immersed in a molten bath (e.g., of zinc or tin) to create a protective surface layer.nounC1
- hot-draw/ˈhɒt ˌdrɔː/To draw (wire, tubing, etc.) while the material is heated to a temperature that makes it more malleable but below its melting point, improving ductility and allowing for a greater reduction in cross-sectional area in a single pass.verb-transitiveC2 / Technical / Industry-specific
- hot-press/ˈhɒt ˌprɛs/A heated cupboard or cabinet used for drying or airing clothes, linen, or paper.nounverbverb-transitiveLow
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