overstep

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈstep/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈstep/

  1. To go beyond what is allowed or considered acceptable.

    1. He didn't mean to overstep, it was a mistake.
    2. The company may have overstepped legal boundaries with their new policy.

  2. To cross a real or imaginary boundary or limit.

    1. Be careful not to overstep the line during the game.
    2. The army must be careful not to overstep the border during maneuvers.

Synonyms

exceed transgress violate encroach trespass infringe
overstep noun

  1. An act of exceeding a limit or boundary.

    1. His overstep was minor, barely noticeable by others.
    2. The general's overstep in authority led to serious consequences for the mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overstep" in English means: To go beyond what is allowed or considered acceptable., To cross a real or imaginary boundary or limit..

The phonetic transcription of "overstep" is /ˌəʊvəˈstep/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈstep/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overstep": exceed, transgress, violate, encroach, trespass, infringe.

Example usage of "overstep": "He didn't mean to overstep, it was a mistake.". More examples on the page.