The constant influx of patients overtaxes the healthcare system.
overtax the economy
Frequency:
65
%
The new regulations threaten to overtax the economy.
overtax resources
Frequency:
60
%
The drought has overtaxed the water resources in the region.
overtax one's patience
Frequency:
50
%
His constant complaining overtaxes my patience.
Idiomatic Expressions for overtax
Phrase: overtax the system
Meaning: to put too much strain or demand on a system
Usage: The increased workload has overtaken the system, causing delays and errors.