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overdrive

/ˈoʊvərˌdraɪv/
noun
  1. A state of great activity, effort, or speed; a gear in a vehicle that allows it to move fast with less engine effort.
    • Her brain went into overdrive trying to solve the puzzle.
    • My car has a special overdrive gear that saves fuel on the highway.
    • The team went into overdrive to finish the project before the deadline.
verb
  1. To push something or someone to work too hard or beyond normal limits.
    • If you overdrive the machine, it might break down.
    • Don't overdrive the engine by keeping it at high speed for too long.
    • The coach warned the players not to overdrive themselves before the big game.
Synonyms
overloadoverwork
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