boil

noun, verb9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.2
rolling boil6.8

A state of vigorous, constant boiling, with large bubbles.

bring sth to a/the boil8.5

To heat a liquid until it starts boiling. Use 'to the boil' in BrE and 'to a boil' in AmE.

come to a/the boil8.2

When a liquid starts to boil. Use 'to the boil' in BrE and 'to a boil' in AmE.

put sth on to boil7.1

To place something on a heat source in order to boil it.

go off the boil4.5

Figurative expression meaning to lose interest or become less successful.

lance a boil2.1

To cut open an infected spot (a boil) on the skin to release pus. This refers to the medical meaning of boil.

boil rapidly6.5

To boil quickly.

boil vigorously5.8

To boil with a lot of energy and movement.

boil furiously5.2

To boil with great intensity and speed.

Collocations with "boil"