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to load down with
01
to force someone or something carry something or many heavy things
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
down with
Base verb
load
Present tense
load down with
3rd person singular
loads down with
Present participle
loading down with
Past simple
loaded down with
Past participle
loaded down with
Examples
The hikers were loaded down with backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags.
02
to put too much pressure or too many tasks on someone or something, making it difficult to handle
Examples
The manager did n't want to load down the team with additional projects, understanding the importance of a manageable workload.
