overextend

[ oh-ver-ik-stend ]
/ ˌoʊ vər ɪkˈstɛnd /

verb (used with object)

to extend, reach, or expand beyond a proper, safe, or reasonable point: a company that overextended its credit to diversify.
to extend for too long a time: to overextend a stay.
to obligate (oneself) to more activities, work, etc., than one has time for or can accomplish well.

Origin of overextend

First recorded in 1935–40; over- + extend

OTHER WORDS FROM overextend

o·ver·ex·ten·sion [oh-ver-ik-sten-shuh n] /ˌoʊ vər ɪkˈstɛn ʃən/, noun

Words nearby overextend

overexert, overexpansion, overexpose, overexposure, overexpress, overextend, overfall, overfalls, overfamiliar, overfatigue, overfeed

Words related to over-extend

overdo, drain, sap, overwork, cripple, weary, disable, fatigue, impoverish, weaken, frazzle, distend, crunch, force, afflict, pull, stretch, spring, traumatize, strain

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