1. to operate something excessively or beyond normal or safe limits
Usage: transitive or intransitive; technical/specialized contexts

Examples

• The factory was overoperating its machinery, which led to equipment failure.
• If you overoperate the engine at high RPMs, you risk permanent damage.
• The hospital warned staff not to overoperate the diagnostic equipment without proper maintenance.
• Overoperating the air conditioning system increased energy costs significantly.
• The technician discovered the pump had been overoperated for months without servicing.