Overdrove: meaning, definitions and examples
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overdrove
[ ˌoʊvərˈdroʊv ]
driving too much
Overdrove is the past tense of the verb 'overdrive', which means to drive a vehicle using excessive power or speed. It can also refer to overexerting oneself in driving a process or operation, pushing beyond the normal limits. In a more metaphorical sense, it can describe working too hard or excessively in any task. This term is often used in contexts involving machinery, vehicles, or workloads, indicating a state of overuse or overextension.
Synonyms
overexerted, overused, overworked.
Examples of usage
- He overdrove his car past the speed limit.
- The team overdrove the project, leading to burnout.
- She felt exhausted after she overdrove during the long trip.
Translations
Translations of the word "overdrove" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excedeu
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक चलाना
🇩🇪 überfahren
🇮🇩 melampaui
🇺🇦 перевищив
🇵🇱 przejechał
🇯🇵 オーバードライブした
🇫🇷 dépassé
🇪🇸 excedió
🇹🇷 aşmak
🇰🇷 과속했다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překročil
🇸🇰 prekročil
🇨🇳 超速驾驶
🇸🇮 prekršil
🇮🇸 fór yfir
🇰🇿 асып кетті
🇬🇪 გადასულა
🇦🇿 keçmişdir
🇲🇽 excedió
Etymology
The term 'overdrive' originated from the automotive industry, where it refers to a transmission mechanism that allows for higher gear ratios, enabling vehicles to operate at higher speeds without revving the engine excessively. This concept has been in use since the early 20th century as cars became more advanced. The prefix 'over-' suggests exceeding or going beyond a limit, while 'drive' comes from Middle English 'driven', meaning to follow or pursue. Over time, as the automobile became a central mode of transport, the term evolved in colloquial speech to describe situations where one operates a vehicle, or anything else, with excessive force or intensity. In contemporary language, 'overdrove' captures the essence of pushing limits, whether in driving or in various tasks.