Overbuild

Origin

From - + build.

Full definition of overbuild

Verb

1. (transitive) To perform excessive construction on a building or in an area.
2. (transitive) To build over or on top of another structure.The architect wanted to overbuild the restaurant on top of an office.
3. (transitive) To build with excessive size or elaboration.
4. (intransitive) To construct more homes, office buildings, or commercial complexes than necessary in an area.

Antonyms

• underbuild

Derived terms

• overbuilder