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overstep

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstɛp/

Translations

overstepverb
overstepped
Past Simple
overstepped
Past Participle
overstepping
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstɛp/
outrepasserDépasser des limites, des droits ou une autorité de manière jugée inappropriée.
He overstepped his authority by making decisions without consulting the board.
Il a outrepassé son autorité en prenant des décisions sans consulter le conseil d'administration.
Additional translations
dépasserS'emploie quand on franchit une limite acceptable; plus général que « outrepasser ».
Synonyms
transgress
violate
exceed
go beyond
cross
overreach

Definitions

overstepverb
To go beyond the limits or boundaries of something.
He overstepped his authority by making decisions without consulting the board.
To exceed or surpass a limit or boundary, especially in a way that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable.
The comedian overstepped by making jokes that were offensive to the audience.
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