überschreiten
Überschreiten is a German verb meaning to cross over or to exceed a boundary, limit, or threshold. It can refer to a physical crossing, such as crossing a border, as well as to non-physical exceedances, for example surpassing a speed limit, a deadline, or a norm. The term is frequently used in everyday language as well as in legal, technical, and sport contexts.
Etymology and form: the verb combines the prefix über- (over) with schreiten (to stride). It is formed
Usage and examples: Überschreiten is used with a direct object when referring to a boundary or limit
Nounform: Die Überschreitung (f) bezeichnet die act of crossing or exceeding. It is commonly used to describe
See also: Übersetzen (to translate) and Überschreitung (see also related terms for crossing and exceeding).