outgallop

/ˌaʊtˈɡælɒp/

Definitions

1. verb

to go beyond a reasonable or safe limit, especially in speed or distance, often with loss of control.

“The novice driver outgalloped his limits and crashed on the highway.”

2. noun

the act of going beyond a reasonable or safe limit, especially in speed or distance.

“The driver’s outgallop caused a serious accident.”

3. noun

an instance of going beyond a reasonable or safe limit, especially in speed or distance.

“The police investigated the driver’s outgallop that resulted in a fatality.”

Synonyms

  • overshoot
  • overstep

Antonyms

  • underrun
  • understeer