Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bring to a boil / come to a boil
Phrase
/brɪŋ tʊ ə bɔɪl/ /kʌm tʊ ə bɔɪl/
Definition
To heat a liquid until it starts to bubble and produce steam.
Examples
- To make the soup, first, bring the water to a boil.
- Once the pot comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer.
- After you bring the pasta water to a boil, add the noodles.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe the process of heating a liquid, such as water or broth, until it reaches a temperature where bubbles form and it begins to boil.
Synonyms
- heat
- boil
- cook
