overextend

[ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛnd]

overextend Definition

• 1. to go beyond the limit of what is reasonable or acceptable
• 2. to extend or stretch beyond a safe or reasonable point

Using overextend: Examples

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

• Example

  He overextended himself by taking on too many projects at once.

• Example

  The company overextended its resources and went bankrupt.

• Example

  Don't overextend your arm or you might injure yourself.

overextend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overextend

• overreach
• overstrain
• exaggerate
• overdo

Antonyms for overextend

• underestimate
• underextend
• underuse

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Summary: overextend in Brief

To 'overextend' [ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛnd] means to go beyond the limit of what is reasonable or acceptable, or to extend or stretch beyond a safe or reasonable point. Examples include taking on too many projects at once, causing a company to go bankrupt, or risking injury by stretching too far. Synonyms include 'overreach,' 'overstrain,' 'overdo,' and 'exaggerate.' Informal phrases include 'bite off more than one can chew' and 'go too far.'