overextended

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈɛkstɛndɪd/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈɛkstɛndɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having taken on too much risk or debt
v.to stretch or expand excessively; to burden oneself or others with too much work

Phrases & Collocations

overextended budget

overextended resources

overextended company

overextended credit

overextended commitments

overextended strategy

overextended position

overextended network

overextended services

overextended schedule

Example Sentences

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

the company was overextended financially, leading to bankruptcy.

she realized she had overextended her credit card limits.

they overextended their resources during the event planning.

after overextending, he needed to cut back on his commitments.

the athlete overextended himself, resulting in an injury.

overextending can lead to stress and burnout.

he felt overextended in his role as a team leader.

the organization was overextended and needed to refocus its efforts.

overextending your abilities can hinder your performance.

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