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overdrive
noun
verb
A high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power
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noun
A high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power
noun
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”
verb
Make use of too often or too extensively
verb
Drive or work too hard
“Overdriving people often suffer stress”
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Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given
Melissa's brain was in overdrive
Overdriving people often suffer stress
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