Load down
verb
To add too much weight or burden to something or someone.
He loaded down his backpack with books, it was too heavy to lift
Often appears as...
- load down with
- load down by
verb
To give someone many tasks or a lot of work.
My boss loaded me down with work before the holiday
Often appears as...
- load down with work
- load down with responsibilities
verb
To add too much weight or burden to something or someone.
He loaded down his backpack with books, it was too heavy to lift
Often appears as...
- load down with
- load down by
verb
To give someone many tasks or a lot of work.
My boss loaded me down with work before the holiday
Often appears as...
- load down with work
- load down with responsibilities
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Burden
Use 'load down' when referring to adding excessive physical weight to objects or people.
I shouldn't have loaded down my suitcase with so many shoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Weight
'Load down' can also describe overwhelming emotional or mental pressure.
The sad news really loaded him down.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Exaggeration
Don't use 'load down' for slight increases in weight or minor inconveniences.
Adding one book wouldn't load down your bag.
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