overstep

/'ouvə'step/
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overstep

She accidentally oversteps the boundary line during the hopscotch game.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To go beyond or exceed a limit, boundary, or standard: To act in a way that surpasses what is allowed, expected, or considered acceptable.
    • To violate or infringe upon a rule, authority, or social norm: To cross a line, often implying a transgression or an act of disrespect.
Usage

The verb "overstep" is typically used with a direct object, most commonly the boundary or limit that has been exceeded. It often carries a negative connotation of having gone too far. - Common Structures: - overstep + [a boundary/limit/line] - overstep + [one's authority/bounds/role] - overstep + [the mark] (a common idiomatic phrase)

Examples
  • General Usage:
    • The new policy clearly oversteps the boundaries of personal privacy.
    • I apologize if I overstepped by offering unsolicited advice.
  • With Authority/Role:
    • The manager was accused of overstepping her authority when she fired an employee without consulting HR.
    • As a consultant, you must be careful not to overstep your role and make decisions for the client.
Advanced Usage
  • "overstep the mark": To go beyond what is considered reasonable or acceptable; to behave in an unacceptable way.
    • His criticism of her personal life really overstepped the mark.
  • "overstep one's bounds": Synonymous with "overstep one's authority"; to exceed the limits of one's power or position.
    • The committee felt the chairman had overstepped his bounds by unilaterally changing the agenda.
Variants and Related Words
  • Overstep (noun form: overstepping): The act of exceeding limits.
    • His overstepping of professional boundaries led to a formal complaint.
  • Overstepper (noun, rare): A person who oversteps.
Synonyms
  • Exceed: To be greater than a number or amount, or to go beyond a limit.
  • Transgress: To go beyond the limits of what is morally, socially, or legally acceptable.
  • Infringe: To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, etc., or to violate a right or privilege.
  • Trespass: To enter someone's land or property without permission; (figuratively) to encroach on something.
Antonyms
  • Observe: To obey a rule, law, or custom.
  • Respect: To show consideration for; to avoid interfering with.
  • Stay within: To remain inside the limits of.
Related Phrases
  • Step out of line: To behave inappropriately or disobediently.
  • Cross the line: To behave in a way that is no longer acceptable.
overstep

She accidentally oversteps the boundary line during the hopscotch game.

Verb
  1. be superior or better than some standard
    • She exceeded our expectations
    • She topped her performance of last year
  2. pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

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