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Definition overstretch in British English

overstretch verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈstretʃ/
1

to try to do too much with the money, people etc that are available

Example

Police resources are overstretched in their fight against crime.

Synonyms and related words
go to extremes rampage run amok
2

to do more than you are capable of

Example

He tends to overstretch himself in his efforts to succeed.

Synonyms and related words
work at forge overwork
Definition overstretch in British English