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overstep in Italian

overstep in Italian is oltrepassare — overstep means to go further than is allowed or appropriate; to cross a line.

overstep in Italian

oltrepassare
verb
(transitive) To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

What does "overstep" mean?

  1. verb To go further than is allowed or appropriate; to cross a line.
    "The manager overstepped her authority by firing him without approval."
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overstep in a sentence

  • The manager overstepped her authority by firing him without approval.
  • Be careful not to overstep when giving feedback to a friend.

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What is "overstep" in Italian?

"overstep" in Italian is oltrepassare. overstep means: To go further than is allowed or appropriate; to cross a line.

How do you use "overstep" in a sentence?

Example: "The manager overstepped her authority by firing him without approval." In Italian, "overstep" is oltrepassare.

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