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surcharger

overload

verb syr-shar-ZHEH Rare

Also means

surcharge

Usage Note

Surcharger means to load beyond capacity, whether physically (a vehicle) or figuratively (a person with work, a network with traffic). The noun surcharge also denotes an overprint applied to a postage stamp in philatelic contexts.

Examples

"Ne surchargez pas le camion."

Natural Translation

Don't overload the truck.

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