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to overcharge

to overcharge

2 4.3
To put too much weight on something so it becomes unsafe
  • verb
  • /ˌoʊvərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
: sobrecargar
  • It's important to use a smart charger to prevent the risk of overcharging your devices.

Examples

  • If you overcharge a lithium battery, it may catch fire.

  • Suppose due to a heat-induced measurement glitch, the battery packs are routinely overcharged, resulting ultimately in damaged cells and capacity loss?

    Blog text (21)

  • So what happens when you overcharge a battery?

    The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

  • Max, you're going to overcharge the computers!

    Bloodline (1979)

  • I overcharge.

    Blow-Up (1966)

  • There's no Skype to retreat to when your VoIP mobile phone starts overcharging you or not having the features you want.

  • Your well-intentioned registered nurse seems to be emphasizing an overcharged expense, which is usually energy-depleting.

    Blog text (12)

  • The charge controller protects the batteries from being overcharged by the PV array and from over-discharge by the load.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Be careful not to overcharge the battery, as it can cause damage.

Synonyms

to overload
vsto overcharge
65 3.7

To put too much into something so it cannot work properly

places a heavier or unsafe burden that is improper rather than just excess
to overtax
vsto overcharge
6 5.6

Put too much strain on someone or something so they cannot cope

creates an improper or unsafe load instead of only heavy demand
to overburden
vsto overcharge
6 5.9

To give someone too much work or responsibility

puts an unsafe or improper burden rather than extra duties
to overstretch
vsto overcharge
4 5.5

To push someone or something beyond what they can manage

puts more than is proper or safe rather than merely testing limits
to overdrive
vsto overcharge
1 6.3

To make someone work too hard until they are tired

forces an improper or unsafe load rather than pushing for performance
to surcharge
vsto overcharge
  • Archaic
1 7.0

Make something too full of people or strong feelings

applies a dangerous or improper burden rather than simply filling up

Antonyms

to lighten
36 2.5

To make a load or worry feel less heavy

How Loaded

to overload
65 3.7
to overcharge
2 4.3
to unload
103 2.6

Surface Forms

overcharge infinitive
overcharged past
overcharged past participle
overcharging present participle
overcharges third person singular

Morphology

overcharge = charge (transparent) = over + charge

The sense is a direct extension of 'over-' (excess) + 'charge' (to load or burden), meaning to place an excessive burden.

Etymology

Overcharge combines over- ('too much') and charge ('to put a load or force on something'), similar to the word overload, so to overcharge a machine or vehicle is to give it too heavy a load or stress that can cause damage.