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Definition come to a boil in American English

come to a boil phrase

phrase
1

if a situation or feeling comes to a boil, it starts to become more serious or dangerous

Example

Political tensions are once again coming to a boil.

Synonyms and related words
worsen decline deteriorate
2

if a liquid comes to a boil, it starts to boil

Example

She waited for the water to come to a boil.

Synonyms and related words
atomize bake boil
Definition come to a boil in American English