Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈdraɪv/
noun a state of intense activity or energy
A1 He drove his car in overdrive to reach the destination faster.
A2 The band played their hit song in overdrive, with extra energy and enthusiasm.
B1 The company is working in overdrive to meet the deadline for the project.
B2 Her passion for photography went into overdrive when she got her new camera.
C1 The economy went into overdrive after the new government policies were implemented.
C2 The chef's creativity went into overdrive as he prepared a unique and delicious dish for the competition.
verb to push or work at a higher level of activity or energy
A1 She overdrove the car by pushing the accelerator too hard.
A2 He overdrove himself to meet the deadline for the project.
B1 The company overdrove its marketing campaign to attract more customers.
B2 The athlete overdrove his body during training, resulting in an injury.
C1 The CEO overdrove the company's expansion plans, leading to financial instability.
C2 The politician overdrove his campaign promises, causing skepticism among voters.
adjective describing something that is operating at a higher speed or level of activity
A1 The car went into overdrive on the highway.
A2 She was in overdrive trying to finish all her homework before the deadline.
B1 The team kicked their performance into overdrive during the final quarter of the game.
B2 The company's marketing campaign went into overdrive with the release of their new product.
C1 The author's creativity went into overdrive as they worked on their latest novel.
C2 The chef's culinary skills were in overdrive as they prepared a multi-course meal for the VIP guests.
adverb in a manner that is operating at a higher speed or level of activity
A1 She drove overdrive to get to the party on time.
A2 The engine was running in overdrive as they raced down the highway.
B1 The team worked in overdrive to meet the project deadline.
B2 The company pushed their marketing efforts into overdrive to increase sales.
C1 The athlete pushed herself into overdrive to win the championship.
C2 The author's creativity went into overdrive as she wrote her latest novel.
formal The car's engine went into overdrive as it accelerated down the highway.
informal I hit the overdrive button on my guitar pedal for a killer solo.
slang He's always in overdrive when it comes to work, never taking a break.
figurative Her emotions went into overdrive when she saw her ex with someone new.
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