What does overextend mean?

v. to take on more than you can handle, whether it's work, activities, or spending money

overextend

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstend/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstend/

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verb

to take on more than you can handle, whether it's work, activities, or spending money

The company overextended itself by taking on too many projects at once.

to take on more than you can handle, whether it's work, activities, or spending money

3rd Present overextends

Past overextended

Perfect overextended

Progressive overextending