overworked

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈwɜrkt/

Translations

overworkedadjective
more overworked
Comp.
most overworked
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈwɜːkt/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɜrkt/
The overworked employee needed a break.
Перегруженному сотруднику нужен был перерыв.
The overworked nurse struggled to stay awake during her shift.
Переутомленная медсестра с трудом оставалась бодрой во время смены.
overworkverb

overworked

Past Simple

overworked
Past Simple
overworked
Past Participle
overworking
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈwɜːk/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈwɜrk/
He tends to overwork himself during busy seasons.
Он склонен перерабатывать в напряженные сезоны.
Additional translations

Definitions

overworkedadjective
Subjected to too much work or stress.
The overworked employees were struggling to meet the tight deadlines.
Used excessively or to the point of losing effectiveness.
The overworked phrase lost its impact after being repeated so many times.
overworkverb
To cause someone to work too much or too hard.
The manager tends to overwork his employees, leading to burnout.
To work excessively or beyond one's capacity.
She tends to overwork during the busy season, often staying late at the office.
To subject a material or substance to excessive manipulation or processing, thereby impairing its quality or effectiveness.
If you overwork the pie dough, the crust will turn out tough.