overstep

[ˌəʊvəˈstep]

overstep Definition

• 1. to go beyond what is considered acceptable or allowed
• 2. to exceed a limit or boundary

Using overstep: Examples

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

• Example

  The company overstepped the boundaries of ethical behavior.

• Example

  I think you are overstepping your authority.

• Example

  He overstepped the mark when he insulted his boss.

• Example

  She felt that her privacy had been overstepped.

overstep Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overstep

• transgress
• trespass
• exceed
• violate
• cross

Antonyms for overstep

• obey
• comply
• adhere

Phrases with overstep

• overstep the mark

  to do something that is not acceptable or to go beyond what is considered reasonable

  Example

  I think he overstepped the mark when he criticized her appearance.

• overstep one's bounds

  to go beyond the limits of one's authority or responsibility

  Example

  I'm afraid you have overstepped your bounds by making that decision without consulting me.

• overstep the line

  to behave in an unacceptable way or to cross a moral or ethical boundary

  Example

  The comedian overstepped the line with his offensive jokes about race and gender.

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Summary: overstep in Brief

'Overstep' [ˌəʊvəˈstep] means to exceed what is considered acceptable or allowed, often by violating a limit or boundary. It can refer to ethical behavior, authority, or privacy, as in 'The company overstepped the boundaries of ethical behavior.' 'Overstep' is also used in phrases like 'overstep the mark,' meaning to do something unreasonable, and 'overstep one's bounds,' referring to exceeding one's authority.