verb
- to go beyond the limits of what is proper or allowed
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘overstep’
Examples
- She oversteps her authority when she makes decisions without consulting her supervisor.
- The comedian oversteps the line with his offensive jokes.
- He often oversteps boundaries in personal conversations.
- The manager oversteps company policy by hiring friends without proper interviews.
- When the student oversteps classroom rules, the teacher issues a warning.
- The politician oversteps his role by interfering in judicial matters.