overstretch
/ˌoʊvərˈstretʃ/
noun
- A situation in which something is stretched or extended beyond its normal or sustainable limit.
- Economic overstretch can lead to a recession if not managed carefully.
- The team's overstretch of resources led to delays in the project.
- The overstretch of the rope caused it to fray and eventually break.
verb
- To stretch something too far or beyond its normal limit, causing damage or strain.
- The athlete overstretched his hamstring during the warm-up and had to stop.
- Be careful not to overstretch the elastic band or it will snap.
- If you overstretch the canvas, the paint may crack as it dries.
- To extend or push someone or something (such as resources, abilities, or finances) beyond what is sustainable or reasonable.
- The military was overstretched trying to maintain peace in multiple regions at the same time.
- The company overstretched its budget by hiring too many new staff at once.
- She overstretched herself by taking on three part-time jobs while studying full-time.
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