Pronunciation: /ˈhitɪŋ/
noun the process of making something warmer, especially to heat a building or room
A1 I turned on the heating because it was cold.
A2 The heating in my apartment is not working properly.
B1 The heating system in the office needs to be serviced.
B2 The heating costs in winter can be quite high.
C1 The heating ducts need to be cleaned regularly to maintain efficiency.
C2 The heating infrastructure of the building is being upgraded to be more energy-efficient.
adjective relating to the process of making something warmer
A1 The heating system in the house keeps us warm during the winter.
A2 She bought a new heating pad to help with her back pain.
B1 The heating element in the oven stopped working, so we had to get it fixed.
B2 The heating ducts in the office building need to be cleaned regularly to maintain proper airflow.
C1 The heating system in the hotel room was top-notch, providing a comfortable temperature throughout the stay.
C2 The heating technology used in the new eco-friendly building is cutting-edge and energy-efficient.
formal The heating system in the building is being upgraded to be more energy efficient.
informal I always crank up the heating when it gets cold outside.
slang Let's blast the heating so we can warm up quickly.
figurative His anger was like a heating element, slowly building up until it boiled over.
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