Meaning of the word overburden in English

What does overburden mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

overburden

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈbɝː.dən/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈbɜː.dən/

Verb

to make someone or something work too hard or carry, contain, or deal with too much:

Example:
Insurance companies are already overburdened with similar claims.