overextends

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈɛkstɛndz/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈɛkstɛndz/

Translation

v.to stretch or expand too much; to make oneself or others take on too much work

Phrases & Collocations

overextends resources

overextends budget

overextends limits

overextends reach

overextends capacity

overextends time

overextends influence

overextends efforts

overextends support

overextends commitments

Example Sentences

he often overextends himself by taking on too many projects at once.

the company overextends its resources, leading to financial difficulties.

she overextends her time by volunteering for multiple committees.

when he overextends, he struggles to meet deadlines.

the athlete overextends during training and risks injury.

when a leader overextends their influence, it can backfire.

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