overload
part of speech
verb (overload, overloads, overloaded, overloading); noun (an overload, overloads)
meaning for a pupil
1) To overload something is to put too much weight or too many things on or in it. tree →
2) To overload a plug or electric circuit is to use too many machines on it, which can cause a fire. tree →
3) An overload is too much of something, more than can be handled: information overload. tree →
4) To overload a person is to give them too much work. tree →
sense in the lessons
In safety lessons: do not overload sockets with adaptors — they may overheat. In science, forces and electricity: a bridge, a lift or a circuit has a maximum load. In everyday life, a person with too much homework may feel overloaded. Phrases: «information overload», «sensory overload», «overload a socket».
examples
- Don't overload the washing machine. tree →
- Overloading a plug socket can start a fire. tree →
- The boat was overloaded and began to sink. tree →
- The lift says «maximum 8 people» so it isn't overloaded. tree →
- Too many pop-ups gave me information overload. tree →
- The teacher didn't want to overload us with homework. tree →
- Loud noise and bright lights can cause sensory overload. tree →
- The truck was fined for overloading. tree →
note
Regular verb. Stress: verb over-LOAD, noun OVER-load. In maths: overload = total weight − the safe limit (if positive); a lift for 600 kg with 650 kg is overloaded by 50 kg.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «overload» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.