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overstrained

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪnd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪnd/

Translations

overstrainedadjective
more overstrained
Comp.
most overstrained
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪnd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪnd/
surmenéSe dit d’une personne ou d’un organisme soumis à une fatigue ou à une tension excessive.
The overstrained employee was advised to take a few days off to recover.
Le salarié surmené a été invité à prendre quelques jours de repos pour se rétablir.
Additional translations
surtenduS’emploie surtout pour un objet, un câble ou un matériau soumis à une tension excessive.
Synonyms
overworked
exhausted
fatigued
stressed
overburdened
strained
overstrainverb

overstrained

Past Simple

overstrained
Past Simple
overstrained
Past Participle
overstraining
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪn/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪn/
He overstrained his muscles by lifting too much weight at the gym.
Il s’est surmené les muscles en soulevant trop de poids à la salle de sport.
Additional translations
mettre à rude épreuveS’emploie aussi pour des capacités, des ressources ou des forces.
Synonyms
overexert
overwork
fatigue
strain
stress
overstrainpast participle

overstrained

surmenéSe dit d’un être vivant, surtout des muscles, après un effort excessif.
After the marathon, her overstrained muscles needed rest.
Après le marathon, ses muscles surmenés avaient besoin de repos.
Additional translations
surcontraintSens technique : soumis à une contrainte excessive, notamment en mécanique ou en construction.
Synonyms
overstrained
strained
overworked
overtaxed
overburdened
overextended
exhausted
fatigued
worn out
run-down
stressed
taxed

Definitions

overstrainedadjective
Excessively burdened or stressed beyond a normal or healthy level.
The overstrained employee was advised to take a few days off to recover.
Subjected to excessive physical tension; stretched or tightened beyond its normal limit.
The overstrained cable finally snapped under the heavy load.
overstrainverb
To subject to excessive physical or mental stress.
He overstrained his muscles by lifting too much weight at the gym.
To push beyond the normal limits of endurance or capacity.
The team overstrained themselves by working late every night to meet the deadline.
overstrainpast participle
Having been subjected to excessive strain; fatigued or damaged by overexertion.
After the marathon, her overstrained muscles needed rest.
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