overcommit

[oh-ver-kuh-mit]

overcommit Definition

• 1. to agree to do more than one is capable of doing
• 2. to promise more than one can deliver

Using overcommit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcommit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I tend to overcommit myself and then feel overwhelmed.

• Example

  Don't overcommit yourself by taking on too many projects at once.

• Example

  She overcommitted her time and couldn't finish all the tasks.

overcommit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overcommit

• overextend
• overpromise
• bite off more than one can chew

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Summary: overcommit in Brief

The verb 'overcommit' [oh-ver-kuh-mit] means to agree to do more than one is capable of doing or to promise more than one can deliver. It is often used in contexts where people take on too many tasks or projects, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed or stressed. Examples include 'I tend to overcommit myself and then feel overwhelmed' and 'Don't overcommit yourself by taking on too many projects at once.' Synonyms include 'overextend' and 'overpromise.'