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overstepped

/ˌəʊvəˈstɛpt/

/ˌoʊvərˈstɛpt/

Traductions

overstepverb

overstepped

Past Simple

overstepped

Past Simple

overstepped

Past Participle

overstepping

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/

/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.

Traductions supplémentaires

dépasserS'emploie quand on franchit une limite acceptable; plus général que « outrepasser ».

Synonymes

go beyond

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.