Overdraw
(verb)
To take out or use more than the amount that is available or allowed.
Origin:
The word 'overdraw' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'more than' and the verb 'draw' meaning 'take or extract'. it refers to taking out or using more than the amount that is available or allowed.
Examples:
- He overdrew his account and had to pay a penalty.
- She overdrew her credit card and had to pay high interest charges.
- He overdrew his vacation time and had to work overtime to make it up.
- She overdrew her energy levels and had to take a break to recharge.
- He overdrew his budget and had to make cuts in other areas to make up for it.