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overload

nounfeminine/su.bɾɨ.ˈkaɾ.ɣɐ/medium

so·bre·car·ga

Definition

An excess of load; a weight or quantity greater than what is bearable or recommended.
Work overload is causing stress among employees.
The truck was fined for overload.
Common collocations
work overloadelectrical overloadmuscle overloademotional overload

Etymology

De 'sobre-' (excesso) + 'carga'.

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