Your English writing platform
Free sign upSuggestions(1)
The phrase "to overstep" is grammatically correct and it is commonly used in written English.
It means to go beyond or exceed the bounds or limits set by something. Example: The CEO warned his employees not to overstep their authority and make decisions without consulting their superiors.
Dictionary
to overstep
verb
To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.
synonyms
Exact(58)
"You don't want to overstep.
Indeed, the city can seem to overstep.
The question is whether or not they are willing to overstep expediency and adjust policy.
"He worked really hard and didn't try to overstep his bounds".
Another way to overstep social boundaries in the area is by marrying for love.
No organisation or individual, he declared, had a "special right to overstep the constitution and law".
They had taken care not to overstep legal boundaries and had documented their decisions.
"We rely on the discretion of the D.A. not to overstep the boundaries.
But George III was reluctant to overstep the bounds of British constitutional convention.
Democrats said Mr. Bush should take care not to overstep his mandate.
The greater risk is that poor oversight could lead the agency to overstep its bounds in more serious ways.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com