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overload in German

overload in German is Überlastung, Überladung, überladen — overload means to load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.

overload in German

Überlastung
noun
An excessive load.
Überladung
noun
An excessive load.
Überladung
noun
(computing, programming) An overloaded version of a function.
überladen
verb
(transitive) To provide too much power to a circuit.
überlasten
verb
(transitive) To provide too much power to a circuit.
überladen
verb
(transitive, object-oriented) To create different functions for the same name, to be used in different contexts.
überladen
verb
(intransitive) To fail due to excessive load.
überlasten
verb
(intransitive) To fail due to excessive load.
überlastet sein
verb
(intransitive) To fail due to excessive load.

What does "overload" mean?

  1. verb To load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.
    "Don't overload the extension cord with too many appliances."
  2. noun An amount that exceeds what a system, person, or circuit can cope with.
    "The blackout was caused by a power overload."
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overload in a sentence

  • Don't overload the extension cord with too many appliances.
  • She felt like her schedule had been overloaded with meetings.
  • The blackout was caused by a power overload.

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What is "overload" in German?

"overload" in German is Überlastung, Überladung, überladen. overload means: To load something with more than it can safely or properly handle.

How do you use "overload" in a sentence?

Example: "Don't overload the extension cord with too many appliances." In German, "overload" is Überlastung, Überladung, überladen.

Are there other ways to say "overload" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "overload": Überlastung, Überladung, überladen, überlasten, überlastet sein.

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