1. to work too hard or too much
Usage: third person singular present
2. to cause someone or something to work too hard
Usage: third person singular present

1. instances of working too much or too hard
Usage: plural

Examples

• She overworks herself during exam season.
• The manager overworks his employees regularly.
• He overworks the engine by driving too fast.
• The company’s overworks led to employee burnout.
• Constant overworks can damage your health.
• The teacher overworks the same examples in class.
• These overworks of the staff must stop immediately.