1. to jump or leap over something
2. to go beyond or exceed something, especially a limit or boundary
Usage: often figurative

Examples

• The athlete managed to overleap the high fence with ease.
• She overleaped the small stream in one bound.
• His ambition caused him to overleap the boundaries of good judgment.
• The company’s growth overleaped all expectations this quarter.
• The horse overleaped the obstacle without hesitation.
• Don’t let your enthusiasm overleap practical considerations.