overload (n.)

  1. an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power

  2. an excessive burden

    [ Syn: overburden ]

    overload (v.)

  1. become overloaded; The aerator overloaded'

  2. fill to excess so that function is impaired; Fear clogged her mind; The story was clogged with too many details

    [ Syn: clog ]

  3. place too much a load on; dont overload the car

    [ Syn: surcharge , overcharge ]

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