Associations to the word «Overdrive»

Wiktionary

OVERDRIVE, noun. (dated) A gear, on an automobile, higher than the normal top gear.
OVERDRIVE, noun. A state of heightened activity.
OVERDRIVE, verb. (transitive) To drive too hard, or far, or beyond strength.

Dictionary definition

OVERDRIVE, noun. The state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration; "Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given"; "Melissa's brain was in overdrive".
OVERDRIVE, noun. A high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power.
OVERDRIVE, verb. Drive or work too hard; "The teacher is overworking his students"; "Overdriving people often suffer stress".
OVERDRIVE, verb. Make use of too often or too extensively.

Wise words

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