overstep Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
    trespass; transgress.
  2. verb be superior or better than some standard
    transcend; exceed; top; go past; pass.
    • She exceeded our expectations
    • She topped her performance of last year

WordNet

O`ver*step" transitive verb
Etymology
AS. ofersteppan.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Overstepped ; present participle & verbal noun Overstepping
Definitions
  1. To step over or beyond; to transgress. Shak.

Webster 1913