doldraaien

Definitions of doldraaien
  1. verb
    fill to excess so that function is impaired
    synonyms: overbelasten
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    type of:
    bijladen, dempen, dichtgooien, opstoppen, opvullen, plempen, toegooien, vullen
    make full, also in a metaphorical sense
  2. verb
    become overloaded
  3. verb
    suffer a nervous breakdown
    synonyms: doordraaien, inklappen, instorten, inzakken
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    type of:
    afzien, lijden, ondergaan
    undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
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