overtaxed

[US]/əʊvəˈtækst/
[UK]/oʊvərˈtækst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to place an excessive burden on someone or something; to impose excessive taxation

Phrases & Collocations

overtaxed resources

overtaxed system

overtaxed staff

overtaxed budget

overtaxed infrastructure

overtaxed environment

overtaxed services

overtaxed economy

overtaxed workload

overtaxed network

Example Sentences

the workers felt overtaxed by the sudden increase in demands.

he realized he had overtaxed his body during the marathon.

overtaxed employees often experience burnout.

the system was overtaxed and crashed under the pressure.

she felt overtaxed by her responsibilities at work and home.

the overtaxed infrastructure struggled to keep up with demand.

he was overtaxed with multiple projects and deadlines.

overtaxed resources can lead to decreased efficiency.

the teacher noticed that the students were overtaxed with homework.

after the holiday season, many retailers reported overtaxed staff.

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