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overload

[ˈəʊvələʊd]

overload Definition

  • 1an excessive load or burden
  • 2to load with too great a burden or cargo
  • 3to give too much of something to someone, such as work or information

Using overload: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overload" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The overload of work caused her to burn out.

  • Example

    The truck was overloaded with goods.

  • Example

    I don't want to overload you with too much information.

  • Example

    The power outlet overloaded and caused a blackout.

  • Example

    The teacher overloaded the students with homework.

overload Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for overload

Phrases with overload

  • the state of being overwhelmed by the amount of information one is expected to process

    Example

    I'm experiencing information overload from all these emails.

  • a condition where one or more of the senses are strained and unable to respond effectively to stimuli

    Example

    The bright lights and loud music caused sensory overload for some people.

  • a safety feature that prevents electrical circuits from being overloaded

    Example

    Make sure your surge protector has overload protection to prevent damage to your electronics.

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Summary: overload in Brief

The term 'overload' [ˈəʊvələʊd] refers to excessive burdens or loads, whether physical or mental. It can be used as a verb, as in 'The teacher overloaded the students with homework,' or as a noun, as in 'The power outlet overloaded and caused a blackout.' 'Overload' also extends into phrases like 'information overload,' which describes being overwhelmed by the amount of information one is expected to process, and 'sensory overload,' which describes a condition where one or more of the senses are strained and unable to respond effectively to stimuli.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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