overextend

/ˌoʊvərˈɛkstɛnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to extend or go beyond what is reasonable or possible, especially in time, money, or effort.

“If we try to overextend our budget, we risk financial difficulties.”

2. noun

the act of extending or going beyond what is reasonable or possible, especially in time, money, or effort.

“The company’s overextension of resources led to a significant decline in production.”

Synonyms

  • overreach
  • overstrain

Antonyms

  • conserve
  • restrain