overextension
/ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnʃən/
noun
- The act of stretching something too far or beyond its normal limits.
- Overextension of the cable caused it to fray and break.
- The doctor warned that overextension of the joint could lead to injury.
- Overextension of the rope made it lose its elasticity.
- A situation in which someone takes on more financial debt or obligations than they can manage.
- Overextension of credit is a common cause of personal bankruptcy.
- Financial overextension forced the family to sell their home.
- The bank's overextension in risky loans led to its collapse.
- The state of being involved in too many activities or commitments, leading to stress or failure.
- Overextension in social commitments can harm your health.
- Her overextension in volunteer work left her no time for herself.
- The manager's overextension of the team's schedule caused missed deadlines.
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