overdrive meaning and definition

OVERDRIVE noun

Definition of overdrive (noun)

1. 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"; "Melissa's brain was in overdrive"
2. a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power

OVERDRIVE verb

Definition of overdrive (verb)

1. drive or work too hard
   • "The teacher is overworking his students"; "Overdriving people often suffer stress"
2. make use of too often or too extensively
   • synonyms: overuse