Overstep: meaning, definitions and examples
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overstep
[ ˌoʊvərˈstɛp ]
behavior
To exceed the limits of what is considered acceptable or appropriate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She overstepped the boundaries of common courtesy by asking personal questions.
- The new manager quickly overstepped his authority by making major decisions without consulting his team members.
law
To go beyond or exceed (a limit or boundary), especially in a legal context.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company was accused of overstepping environmental regulations by releasing toxic waste into the river.
- The court ruled that the police had overstepped their powers by conducting an illegal search.
Translations
Translations of the word "overstep" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exceder
🇮🇳 अतिक्रमण करना
🇩🇪 überschreiten
🇮🇩 melampaui
🇺🇦 перевищувати
🇵🇱 przekroczyć
🇯🇵 超える
🇫🇷 dépasser
🇪🇸 exceder
🇹🇷 aşmak
🇰🇷 넘어서다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překročit
🇸🇰 prekročiť
🇨🇳 超越
🇸🇮 preseči
🇮🇸 fara yfir
🇰🇿 асып кету
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება
🇦🇿 aşmaq
🇲🇽 exceder
Word origin
The word 'overstep' originated from Middle English 'oversteppen', which is a combination of 'over' and 'step'. It first appeared in the 14th century. The concept of going beyond a boundary or limit has been a part of human behavior for centuries, leading to the creation of this word to describe such actions.
See also: misstep, missteps, sidestep, step, steppe, stepping, steps.