What does overload mean?
Overload means (transitive) To load excessively..
Overload
/ˌəʊvəˈləʊd/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To load excessively..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To load excessively.
- (transitive) To provide too much power to a circuit.
- (transitive, object-oriented programming) To create different functions for the same name, to be used in different contexts.
- (intransitive) To fail due to excessive load.
- An excessive load.
- The damage done, or the outage caused, by such a load.
- (automotive) An load of goods above the prescribed carrying weight of the vehicle.
- (computing, programming) An overloaded version of a function.
Example Sentences
If this last verbal overload has proven anything, it is that Rocko's Modern Life played better than it reads.
We did haul overloads sometimes[.]
Code an overload of the insertion operator for the Rectangle class.
Synonyms for overload
Antonyms for overload
Related Words
Word Forms
- overloads
- overloading
- overloaded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overload?
Common synonyms include clog, surcharge, overcharge, overburden.
What is the opposite of overload?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use overload in a sentence?
If this last verbal overload has proven anything, it is that Rocko's Modern Life played better than it reads.
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