overdo
/ˌəʊ.vəˈdu//ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/
verb
- 1
To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
“I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight.”
- 2
To cook for too long.
“to overdo the meat”
- 3
To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).
“to overdo one’s strength”
- 4
To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.
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