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over-extended

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb over-extend has 1 sense
  1. overstrain, overextend - strain excessively; "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"
    --1 is one way to strain, extend
    Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

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:

  1. After working non-stop for several days, John felt over-extended and desperately needed a break.
  2. The company's over-extended budget led to financial difficulties and eventually bankruptcy.
  3. She had over-extended herself by taking on too many commitments, resulting in a decrease in her overall productivity.
  4. Being over-extended in a yoga pose can lead to muscle strains and injuries if proper precautions are not taken.
  5. The over-extended power grid caused frequent blackouts in the city, disrupting daily life for the residents.

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