| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb
1.
a. : to build too much for : build beyond the actual demand of
overbuild capacity in any phase of industry — C.E.Wilson
b. : to supply with buildings in excess of actual demand
overbuild a town
2. : to erect a building or structure upon
intransitive verb
: to build houses in excess of demand
claims that the housing industry is overbuilding