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Vocabulary Entry
overdrive
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A state of increased effort or energy, often beyond normal capacity.
Example Sentences
"The car entered overdrive, allowing it to speed up quickly."
"She works in overdrive during the busy season."
"His creativity was in overdrive when brainstorming ideas."
V
verb
To push something beyond its normal limits, especially in terms of speed or effort.
Example Sentences
"He overdrives the engine to gain more speed on the track."
"The team was encouraged to overdrive their performance for the final project."
"To maximize profits, the company will overdrive its production rate."
A
adjective
Describing something that operates at an enhanced or increased level.
Example Sentences
"The overdrive mode on the bike made climbing hills much easier."
"She gave an overdrive performance that amazed the audience."
"The overdrive settings on the camera capture images in high resolution."