overload | ||
1. | [ verb ] become overloaded | |
Examples: | "The aerator overloaded" |
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2. | [ verb ] fill to excess so that function is impaired | |
Synonyms: | clog | |
Examples: | "Fear clogged her mind" "The story was clogged with too many details" |
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Related terms: | fill | |
3. | [ noun ] an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power | |
Related terms: | load | |
4. | [ verb ] place too much a load on | |
Synonyms: | overcharge surcharge | |
Examples: | "don't overload the car" |
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Related terms: | load load | |
5. | [ noun ] an excessive burden | |
Synonyms: | overburden | |
Related terms: | load clog overburden | |
Similar spelling: |
overloaded overlord overladen overlooked overlook Overlock overland ovral Overly overlie overlay overlap overall overlooking overleap overleaf Overholt |