Pronunciation: /oʊvər.streɪn/
noun excessive physical or mental strain
A1 Overstrain can lead to muscle injuries.
A2 It is important to avoid overstrain when starting a new exercise routine.
B1 Overstrain of the vocal cords can result in hoarseness.
B2 Athletes often have to be careful not to overstrain their bodies during training.
C1 Chronic overstrain can have long-term effects on physical health.
C2 Professional dancers are at high risk of overstrain due to the demands of their art.
verb to subject to excessive strain or pressure
A1 I overstrain my eyes when I read in the dark.
A2 She overstrained her muscles by lifting heavy boxes.
B1 It is important not to overstrain yourself when starting a new exercise routine.
B2 The athlete overstrained his knee during the marathon and had to withdraw from the race.
C1 The company overstrained its resources by taking on too many projects at once.
C2 It is easy to overstrain your voice if you are not careful during a long performance.
formal Prolonged overstrain of the muscles can lead to serious injuries.
informal You should take a break to avoid overstrain from working too hard.
slang I can't keep up with this job, it's causing me major overstrain.
figurative The constant pressure of meeting deadlines felt like an emotional overstrain.
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