overextending

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Verb overextend 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: Overextending

Definition:

Verb: The act of extending or stretching something beyond its limits or capabilities.

Adj: Describes a situation where someone or something is pushing themselves too hard or reaching beyond their means.

Sense 1 (Verb):

Sample Sentence: The weightlifter injured his back by overextending his muscles during a particularly strenuous lift.

Sense 2 (Adj):

Sample Sentence: The company's overextending financial demands eventually led to bankruptcy.