verb
- serves (food or drink) in excessive quantities or too many times
- provides service or assistance beyond what is needed or requested
Examples
- The restaurant overserves portions, leaving many customers unable to finish their meals.
- She overserves wine at every dinner party, filling glasses before guests ask.
- The hotel staff overserves amenities, sometimes making guests feel overwhelmed.
- He overserves his elderly mother, doing tasks she is still capable of doing herself.
- The catering company overserves appetizers, resulting in significant food waste.