verb

 

liquid If a liquid boils, or if you boil it, it reaches the temperature where bubbles rise up in it and it produces steam.

I'll boil some water for a cup of tea.

 

container If a container of liquid boils, or if you boil it, the liquid inside it reaches the temperature where bubbles rise up in it and it produces steam.

I've boiled the kettle.

 

cook to cook food in water that is boiling

Boil the pasta for 10 minutes.