überschreiten
Translation
to exceed, to cross, to surpass, to transgress
Examples
Der Fahrer überschritt das Tempolimit.
The driver exceeded the speed limit.
Sie überschritt die Grenze zu Fuß.
She crossed the border on foot.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) überschreiten to exceed/cross sth. He exceeded the speed limit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: übertreten (to transgress), durchqueren (to cross); Antonyms: einhalten (to adhere to)
Etymology
From 'über' (over) + 'schreiten' (to stride, step). Literally 'to stride over'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself physically 'striding over' a line on the ground that represents a limit or a border.