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overload

/ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does overload mean?

noun, verb

A state of being overwhelmed or overburdened, either physically or emotionally. To load or charge something with more than its capacity can handle.

Example

"The software crashed due to an overload of requests, causing the server to shut down."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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