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Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb oh-ver-lohd; noun oh-ver-lohd
Phonetic Transcription : verb ˌoʊ vərˈloʊd; noun ˈoʊ vərˌloʊd



Definition of overload

Origin :
  • 1550s, "to place too great a burden on," from over- + load (v.). Intransitive sense from 1961. Related: Overloaded; overloading. The noun is attested from 1640s; of electrical current, from 1904. Middle English had overlade (v.) in this sense.
  • verb weigh down
  • verb encumber
Example sentences :
  • "I suppose it's possible to overload the thing," Micheals said doubtfully.
  • Extract from : « The Leech » by Phillips Barbee
  • He had tried to overload the master robot with emotion and he had succeeded.
  • Extract from : « Mezzerow Loves Company » by Floyd L. Wallace
  • People who have been having a famine should not overload their stomachs!
  • Extract from : « Exciting Adventures of Mister Robert Robin » by Ben Field
  • Do not overload me, or hitch me where water will drip on me.
  • Extract from : « Ohio Arbor Day 1913: Arbor and Bird Day Manual » by Various
  • In the meantime care should be taken not to overload the stomach.
  • Extract from : « An Epitome of Homeopathic Healing Art » by B. L. Hill
  • Six men were an overload for the Titian and we couldn't keep up with the Sprite.
  • Extract from : « Fighting Byng » by A. Stone
  • A fuse is a protective device that prevents an overload of electricity.
  • Extract from : « When You Don't Know Where to Turn » by Steven J. Bartlett
  • Better not overload the craft, Sam cautioned, after half an hours work.
  • Extract from : « The Motor Boys on the Atlantic » by Clarence Young
  • I am sure your legs are long enough, and your person does not overload them.
  • Extract from : « The Works of William Cowper » by William Cowper
  • This time I have no fears, provided we do not overload our vessels.
  • Extract from : « The Kangaroo Hunters » by Anne Bowman

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