1. to produce more of something than is needed or can be sold

Examples

• The factory overproduced cars last year and had to cut back production.
• Farmers often overproduce crops when prices are high.
• The company overproduced the popular toy and ended up with excess inventory.
• Oil companies may overproduce when demand forecasts are inaccurate.
• The bakery overproduced bread and had to donate the surplus to charity.
• Economic policies can lead countries to overproduce certain goods.