over·load 
/ˌoʊvɚˈloʊd/ verb
over·loads; over·load·ed; over·load·ing /ˌoʊvɚˈloʊd/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to put too great a load on or in (something)
▪ Don't overload the washing machine. — often + with ▪ The truck was overloaded with wood. — often used figuratively ▪ He overloaded his essay with facts and figures. 2 : to give too much work to (someone) — often + with ▪ My boss is overloading me with extra work. 3 : to cause (something, such as an electrical circuit) to be used for too many things at the same time
▪ That outlet is overloaded and could start a fire. ▪ an overloaded circuit
▪ Don't overload the washing machine. — often + with ▪ The truck was overloaded with wood. — often used figuratively ▪ He overloaded his essay with facts and figures.
▪ That outlet is overloaded and could start a fire. ▪ an overloaded circuit
— over·load /ˈoʊvɚ'ˌloʊd/ noun, plural over·loads
[count] ▪ The barge had an overload of cargo. ▪ Fires can start from circuit overloads. [noncount] ▪ I'm suffering from advertising overload. [=I have been seeing too many advertisements; I am sick of advertisements] ▪ information overload
/ˈoʊvɚ'ˌloʊd/ noun, plural over·loads [count] ▪ The barge had an overload of cargo. ▪ Fires can start from circuit overloads. [noncount] ▪ I'm suffering from advertising overload. [=I have been seeing too many advertisements; I am sick of advertisements] ▪ information overload
