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Definition overwork in British English

overwork verb

verb
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈwɜː(r)k/
1

to make someone work harder than is reasonable

Example

Staff complained that they were being overworked.

Synonyms and related words
work drive push
1.1

to work harder than you should

Synonyms and related words
work at forge overwork
2

to use or do something so much that it is no longer effective

Example

She's overworked that particular excuse.

Synonyms and related words
wear out throw away waste
Definition overwork in British English