Overload

/ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/ verb

Definition

To put too much weight, stress, or demand on something, causing it to break down or fail.

Etymology

From 'over-' (excessive) + 'load' (cargo or burden). Both parts have Germanic roots; 'load' comes from Middle English and originally meant hay or cargo on a ship.

Kelly Says

Your brain can overload on information just like an electrical circuit—it's not just a metaphor! Cognitive overload actually reduces your ability to make decisions, which is why too many choices can paralyze us.

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