Definition of "overdo" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive) To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.

   • I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight.

2. (transitive) To cook for too long.

   • to overdo the meat

3. (transitive) To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).

   • to overdo one’s strength

4. (obsolete, transitive) To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.