o·ver·step/ˏovə`stɛp; ˌəʊvəˈstep/ v [T] -pped, -pping 1 overstep rules/limits/authority etc to behave in a way that is not acceptable according to rules, limits etc 超越规定/限度/权限等: Wilson has clearly overstepped his authority. 威尔逊显然是越权了。 2 overstep the mark to do or say more than you should, and offend people 言行过分〔得罪人〕