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overstepped

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstɛpt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstɛpt/

Translations

overstepverb

overstepped

Past Simple

overstepped
Past Simple
overstepped
Past Participle
overstepping
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstɛp/
The manager overstepped his authority by making that decision.
Менеджер превысил свои полномочия, приняв это решение.
He tends to overstep his boundaries at work.
Он склонен переступать свои границы на работе.
Additional translations
перешагнуть
Synonyms
go beyond
violate
exceed
cross
overreach
transgress

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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