Overextend ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Overextend ( verb )

1. To extend beyond reasonable or appropriate limits.
2. To make an excessive or undue demand on one's resources, strength or abilities.

Origin:

From the old french word 'overtreper' meaning to overstep or exceed limits, the word 'overextend' entered the english language in the late 17th century.

Examples:

1. The company overextended itself by taking on too many projects at once.
2. He overextended himself by volunteering for multiple committees.
3. She overextended her budget by making too many impulse purchases.
4. The military overextended their resources by expanding their operations to multiple countries.
5. He overextended his muscles during the workout and now he's in pain.

(As a noun)

Overextend ( noun )

1. To extend beyond reasonable or appropriate limits.
2. To make an excessive or undue demand on one's resources, strength or abilities.

Origin:

From the old french word 'overtreper' meaning to overstep or exceed limits, the word 'overextend' entered the english language in the late 17th century.

Examples:

1. The company overextended itself by taking on too many projects at once.
2. He overextended himself by volunteering for multiple committees.
3. She overextended her budget by making too many impulse purchases.
4. The military overextended their resources by expanding their operations to multiple countries.
5. He overextended his muscles during the workout and now he's in pain.