overdrive (n.)

  1. 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'

  2. a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power

    overdrive (v.)

  1. drive or work too hard; The teacher is overworking his students; Overdriving people often suffer stress'

  2. make use of too often or too extensively

    [ Syn: overuse ]

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