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overdevelop

UK
/ˌəʊvədɪˈvɛl.əp/
US
/ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛl.əp/

Translations

overdevelopverb
overdeveloped
Past Simple
overdeveloped
Past Participle
overdeveloping
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvədɪˈvɛl.əp/
US
/ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛl.əp/
The city planners were concerned that they might overdevelop the downtown area.
Градостроители были обеспокоены тем, что они могут переразвивать центр города.
Synonyms
exaggerate
overemphasize
overstate
overproduce
overengineer

Definitions

overdevelopverb
To develop something excessively or beyond what is necessary or desirable.
The city council was criticized for allowing the area to overdevelop, leading to traffic congestion and loss of green spaces.
In photography, to process film or a photographic print for too long, resulting in an overly dark image.
If you overdevelop the film, the pictures will come out too dark and lose detail.
To undergo excessive or undesirable development.
The island has overdeveloped in recent years, straining its fragile ecosystem.
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