word
Overdrive
OH-vur-dryv
/ˈoʊvɜːrˌdraɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
overdrive
Dictionary meaning
A high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power.
Examples
- Troops are ready to go into overdrive as soon as the signal is given.
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