Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overextend

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈɛkstɛnd/

Definition

To extend beyond a reasonable or safe limit; to stretch too far or take on too much responsibility.

Examples

He tends to overextend himself by taking on too many projects at work.
It’s easy to overextend your budget if you’re not careful with your spending.
In an effort to please everyone, she overextended herself socially and became overwhelmed.

Meaning

Overextend refers to the act of stretching oneself too thin, whether in terms of commitments, resources, or abilities, leading to potential problems or failures.