overstretch

American  

[oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech] / ˌoʊ vərˈstrɛtʃ, ˌoʊ vərˈstrɛtʃ, ˈoʊ vərˌstrɛtʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to stretch excessively.

2. to stretch or extend over.

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noun

1. an act or instance of overstretching.

overstretch British  

/ ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ /

verb

1. to make excessive demands or put excessive pressure on (oneself, finances, etc)

2. to stretch (muscles or limbs) too much or too hard

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Etymology

Origin of overstretch

1300–50; Middle English overstrecchen; over-, stretch

Example Sentences

Recent fears of an AI bubble have caused jitters in the market, with some analysts citing overstretched valuations of AI stocks and massive capital spending in AI infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington said the legislation was “overstretching the concept of national security” and would “distort normal investment flows between the two countries.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2022 an independent inquiry found three young women had died after a catalogue of failures at the ''unstable'' and ''overstretched'' mental health hospital.

From BBC

After building her online community on her Instagram page GlosBudgetMum, Ms Spurrier said she realised that many other parents also felt "overwhelmed and overstretched".

From BBC

But while there is much debate on whether valuations in the tech sector are overstretched, focus this week has been firmly on the prospect of more rate cuts.

From Barron's