overbuild
/ˌoʊvərˈbɪld/
verb
- To build too many structures on a piece of land or in an area.
- Developers tend to overbuild in popular neighborhoods, leaving little green space.
- The city council passed a law to prevent builders from overbuilding the coastal zone.
- They overbuilt the resort, and now many rooms sit empty.
- To build something stronger or larger than necessary.
- He overbuilt the shed with extra supports, making it last for decades.
- The engineer warned not to overbuild the bridge, as it would waste materials.
- Some homeowners overbuild their houses, adding rooms they never use.
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