overdrive

(noun, verb)

noun

1. the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration

- Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given

- Melissa's brain was in overdrive

Definition categories: state, action, activeness, activity

2. a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power

Definition categories: man–made, high

verb

1. drive or work too hard

- Overdriving people often suffer stress

Definition categories: social, exploit, overwork

2. make use of too often or too extensively

Similar word(s): overuse

Definition categories: consumption, apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize