overstep

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по превышению или выходу за пределы, границы или допустимого стандарта.

A verb used to indicate the act of exceeding or going beyond a limit, boundary, or acceptable standard.

1. Exceed boundariesB2formal

   To go beyond what is considered acceptable or allowed.

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   • He overstepped his authority by making that decision alone.
   • The journalist overstepped the bounds of good taste.
   • She felt her boss had overstepped the line with his comments.

   Synonymsencroachexceedinfringeintrudeoverreachtransgresstrespassviolate

   Antonymsfollowhonorobeyobserverespect

2. Surpass a standardC1formal

   To exceed a particular level or standard, often in a positive sense.

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   • The new software oversteps all previous performance benchmarks.
   • Her dedication oversteps the usual expectations for an intern.
   • The team's results overstepped the company's targets for the quarter.

   Synonymsbettereclipseexceedoutdooutstripsurpasstoptranscend

   Antonymsunderachieve