Pronunciation: /oʊvərwɜrk/
noun excessive work or labor
A1 Overwork can lead to burnout.
A2 She was feeling exhausted due to overwork.
B1 The company's culture of overwork was causing high turnover rates.
B2 The team was struggling to meet deadlines because of overwork.
C1 The negative effects of overwork on employees' mental health are well-documented.
C2 The CEO implemented policies to address the issue of overwork within the organization.
verb to work too much or too hard
A1 She overworks herself by taking on too many tasks.
A2 The boss warned him not to overwork the employees.
B1 It's important to find a balance between work and rest to avoid overworking yourself.
B2 The team was overworked due to the tight deadline.
C1 The company's culture of overworking employees led to high turnover rates.
C2 Despite being overworked, she always delivered exceptional results.
formal The company has strict policies in place to prevent employees from experiencing overwork.
informal I can't hang out tonight, I'm totally overworked from my job.
slang I'm so burnt out from all this overwork, I need a break.
figurative The weight of overwork was like a heavy burden on her shoulders, dragging her down.
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