noun
- plural of overdrive; high gears in vehicles that allow efficient driving at high speeds
Usage: automotive
verb
- third person singular present of overdrive; drives a vehicle too hard or pushes something beyond normal limits
Examples
- Most modern cars have overdrives for better fuel economy on highways.
- The truck’s overdrives help reduce engine strain during long trips.
- She overdrives her employees, demanding excessive overtime.
- The coach overdrives the team during practice sessions.
- He overdrives his car engine by racing it constantly.
- The manager overdrives the production schedule to meet deadlines.