Overextend
Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnd/
Overextend (verb)
- To use more time, money, or energy than you can manage safely.
- To stretch something farther than it should go, causing weakness or damage.
- To make a claim or plan too strong or too wide, beyond what facts can support.
Examples
- I overextend myself when I take on too many tasks.
- She overextends herself by working late every day.