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to overwork
01
to work too much, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout
Intransitive
Transitive: to overwork oneself
Examples
Despite feeling tired, she tends to overwork herself to meet tight deadlines.
The culture of the company encourages employees to overwork, leading to high levels of stress.
02
to use something too much, often to the point of wear or damage
Transitive: to overwork sth
Examples
He tends to overwork his phone battery by keeping apps running all day.
The machine broke down because it had been overworked for days without a break.
Overwork
01
the act of working too much or too long
Examples
Prolonged overwork can result in severe health problems.
The company 's culture of overwork led to employee burnout.
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