Overstretch (verb)

To stretch or extend oneself or one's resources beyond what is reasonable or sustainable, often resulting in a negative outcome.

Origin:

Formed from the prefix "over-" meaning "excess" or "beyond" and the root word "stretch" meaning "to extend or expand to a greater length or size", the word "overstretch" came into use in the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. The company overstretched itself by taking on too many projects at once and was unable to complete them all.
2. The athlete overstretched and pulled a muscle.
3. The government overstretched its budget by spending too much on unnecessary projects.
4. The organization overstretched its resources by expanding too quickly.
5. Overstretching can lead to financial losses, injuries and burnout.