overstepped

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈstɛpt/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈstɛpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of overstep

Phrases & Collocations

overstepped boundaries

overstepped limits

overstepped authority

overstepped rules

overstepped expectations

overstepped guidelines

overstepped rights

overstepped protocols

overstepped roles

Example Sentences

he overstepped the boundaries of acceptable behavior.

the manager felt that the employee had overstepped his authority.

she overstepped her limits during the negotiations.

they warned him not to overstep his role in the project.

after he overstepped, he had to apologize to the team.

overstepping the rules can lead to serious consequences.

she realized she had overstepped when she received complaints.

it’s important not to overstep in personal relationships.

the lawyer advised him not to overstep during the trial.

overstepping can damage your reputation in the workplace.

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