overdraw
Use Overdraw in a sentence
vərˈdrɔ verb (used with object)
1.
to draw upon (an account, allowance, etc.) in excess of the balance standing to one's credit or at one's disposal: It was the first time he had ever overdrawn his account.
2.
to strain, as a bow, by drawing too far.
3.
to exaggerate in drawing, depicting, portraying, or describing: The author has overdrawn the villain to the point of absurdity.
verb (used without object)
4.
to overdraw an account or the like: It ruins one's credit to overdraw frequently at a bank.
5.
(of a stove, fireplace, etc.) to draw excessively; have too strong an updraft: When the flue overdraws, all the heat goes right up the chimney.
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| —vb , -draws, -drawing, -drew, -drawn | |
| 1. | to draw on (a bank account) in excess of the credit balance |
| 2. | (tr) to strain or pull (a bow) too far |
| 3. | (tr) to exaggerate in describing or telling |
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Example sentences
We do not advertise any kind of incentive to overdraw an account.
It is possible to overdraw the card in some situations.
Moreover, customers who overdraw their accounts are made aware of the consequences of their actions.
But if you don't have the fees, people will overdraw their accounts.
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