Overload (Noun)
Meaning 1
An excessive burden.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mental health support services are facing an overload of patients seeking help for anxiety and depression.
- The staff at the homeless shelter are struggling to cope with the overload of new arrivals.
- The teacher felt overwhelmed by the overload of paperwork and administrative tasks.
- The hospital's emergency department was experiencing an overload of critically ill patients during the flu season.
- The overwhelmed parents were at risk of burnout due to the overload of childcare responsibilities.
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Meaning 2
An electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.