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Verb over-extend has 1 sense
- overstrain, overextend - strain excessively; "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"
--1 is one way to strain, extend
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Term: over-extended
Description:
The term "over-extended" refers to a situation where someone or something has exceeded their limits, either physically, financially, or in terms of time or resources.
Sample sentences:
- After working non-stop for several days, John felt over-extended and desperately needed a break.
- The company's over-extended budget led to financial difficulties and eventually bankruptcy.
- She had over-extended herself by taking on too many commitments, resulting in a decrease in her overall productivity.
- Being over-extended in a yoga pose can lead to muscle strains and injuries if proper precautions are not taken.
- The over-extended power grid caused frequent blackouts in the city, disrupting daily life for the residents.
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