English Word · Intermediate
overdrive
A state of unusually intense activity
Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdɹaɪv/
Meaning
A state of unusually intense activity.
Example
The team went into overdrive to finish the project.
The team went into overdrive to finish the project.
Practice tips
- Practice overdrive out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.