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Overstep (Verb)

Be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The athlete's new record overstepped last year's time and set a new standard for the competition.
With her dazzling performance, the young actress overstepped all of her predecessors in the role.
The chef's culinary skills overstepped those of the restaurant's previous owner, leading to a surge in popularity.
The team's accomplishment overstepped every previous attempt and earned them a place in the history books.
The artist's latest masterpiece overstepped all of her previous works in terms of complexity and beauty.

Pass beyond (limits or boundaries).

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The manager warned the new employee not to overstep the company's protocol when interacting with clients.
When dealing with sensitive issues, it's crucial not to overstep the boundaries of confidentiality.
The rookie police officer's decision to search the suspect's car without a warrant was deemed to overstep his authority.
The firm's overzealous marketing campaigns began to overstep the line between persuasion and manipulation.
Despite her good intentions, the well-meaning neighbor began to overstep her bounds by constantly offering unsolicited advice.