be seriously overloaded

Frequency: 7.29.8 per million words

to be burdened with an excessive amount, often used in the passive voice

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  • The old bridge is at risk of collapse if it is seriously overloaded.
  • During the storm, the emergency services were seriously overloaded with calls.
  • You should never seriously overload a vehicle beyond its weight limit.
  • The IT department admitted that their network was seriously overloaded.
  • Students are often seriously overloaded with homework before final exams.
  • The power grid can fail if it becomes seriously overloaded during a heatwave.
  • He felt seriously overloaded by the emotional demands of his job.
  • The small ferry was seriously overloaded with cargo and passengers.
  • An engine can stall or break down if it is seriously overloaded.
  • Hospital staff were seriously overloaded during the peak of the flu season.