Meaning ofoverbuildingin English

Verb

1. constructing excessively in an area; beyond needs
   The city council warned against overbuilding in the downtown area.
2. building with unnecessary size or complexity
   The company was fined for overbuilding the skyscraper with excessive floors.
3. constructing over existing structures
   The new development project involved overbuilding on top of the old historic site.
4. exceeding necessary building capacity
   The government stopped the construction project to prevent overbuilding in the area.