Overstepped Meaning in English

word · lemma: overstep

US

ˈoʊvɝˌstɛpt

OH-ver-STEPT

UK

ˌəʊvəstˈɛpt

uh-vuh-STEPT

Definition

Did more than what is allowed, acceptable, or polite, especially by crossing a rule or limit.

Usage & Nuances

Often used with 'boundaries', 'limits', or 'authority'. Usually formal or semi-formal. Implies doing something inappropriate or disrespectful, not just making a mistake. Can be used about rules, personal space, or power.

• Spanish: se excedió - cruzó el límite
• Portuguese (BR): excedeu - passou dos limites
• Portuguese (PT): excedeu - ultrapassou os limites
• Chinese (Simplified): 越界了 - 越过界限
• Chinese (Traditional): 越界了 - 超越分寸
• Hindi: सीमा लांघ दी
• Arabic: تجاوز الحدود
• Bengali: সীমা অতিক্রম করেছে - মাত্রা ছাড়িয়ে গেছে
• Russian: переступил границу - превысил полномочия
• Japanese: 越権行為をした - 行き過ぎた
• Vietnamese: vượt quá giới hạn - đi quá giới hạn
• Korean: 선을 넘었다 - 권한을 넘었다
• Turkish: haddini aştı
• Urdu: حد سے بڑھ گیا - اختیارات سے تجاوز کیا
• Indonesian: melampaui batas - melewati batas

Example Sentences

He overstepped his authority at work.

basic

She overstepped the rules and was punished.

basic

The student apologized after he overstepped in class.

basic

Sorry, I think I overstepped when I gave advice you didn't ask for.

natural

They felt the journalist had overstepped by invading their privacy.

natural

You really overstepped this time—don’t speak for me without asking.

natural