1. excessive loads or burdens

1. to load with too great a burden or cargo
2. to put too much electrical demand on a circuit or system
3. to give someone too much work or responsibility

Examples

• The truck overloads easily when carrying heavy equipment.
• Too many appliances running at once overloads the electrical circuit.
• The manager overloads his staff with unrealistic deadlines.
• She overloads her schedule with too many activities.
• The bridge collapsed due to structural overloads.
• Frequent power overloads damaged the computer system.
• The washing machine overloads if you put in too many clothes.