Overstep

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From Middle English *oversteppen, from Old English ofersteppan, from Proto-Germanic *uberstapjaną(“to step over; overstep”), equivalent to over- +‎ step. Cognate with Dutch overstappen, German Low German överstappen, German überstapfen, überstepfen.

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overstep (v.)

Old English ofersteppan "to step over or beyond; cross, exceed;" see over- + step (v.). From the beginning used in figurative senses. Related: Overstepped; overstepping.