Definition of Overload

1. Noun. An electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power.

Generic synonyms: Burden, Load, Loading

2. Verb. Become overloaded. "The aerator overloaded"

3. Noun. An excessive burden.
Exact synonyms: Overburden
Generic synonyms: Burden, Load, Loading
Derivative terms: Overburden, Overburden

4. Verb. Fill to excess so that function is impaired. "The story was clogged with too many details"
Exact synonyms: Clog
Generic synonyms: Fill, Fill Up, Make Full
Derivative terms: Clog

5. Verb. Place too much a load on. "Don't overload the car"
Exact synonyms: Overcharge, Surcharge
Generic synonyms: Lade, Laden, Load, Load Up

Definition of Overload

1. v. t. To load or fill to excess; to load too heavily.

2. n. An excessive load; the excess beyond a proper load.

Definition of Overload

1. to load to excess [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overload

overlie
overlier
overliers
overlies
overlight
overlighted
overlighting
overlights
overlit
overliteral
overliterary
overlive
overlived
overlives
overliving
overload (current term)
overloaded
overloading
overloads
overlock
overlocks
overlong
overlook
overlooked
overlooking
overlooks
overlord
overlorded
overlording
overlords

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