Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overreach
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/
Definition
to go beyond the proper limits or scope; to extend too far.
Examples
- The company’s desire to expand rapidly led them to overreach in their investments.
- In her pursuit of perfection, she tended to overreach, causing stress and burnout.
Meaning
Overreach refers to the act of stretching oneself beyond reasonable limits, often resulting in negative consequences or unintended outcomes.
Synonyms
- overextend
- exceed
- overstep
- go too far
