bring to the boil

== English == === Alternative forms === bring to the boil (UK, Australia); see also come to a boil. === Verb === bring to a boil (third-person singular simple present brings to a boil, present participle bringing to a boil, simple past and past participle brought to a boil) (US) To heat something until it reaches its boiling point. (figurative) To bring (a debate, etc.) to a peak of activity or emotion. ==== Translations ====