overcommit

[oh-ver-kuh-mit]

verb (used with object)

overcommitted, overcommitting 

1. to commit more than is feasible, desirable, or necessary.

overcommit

/ ˌəʊvəkəˈmɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to promise, undertake, or allocate more than the available resources justify

Other Word Forms

• overcommitment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overcommit¹

First recorded in 1950–55; over- + commit

Example Sentences

These guys commit to a bit, and commit, and commit, and overcommit and keep on going.

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The expansion plans so far show a reluctance to overcommit, said Artem Abramov, deputy head of analysis at Rystad Energy.

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Neither fighter was willing to overcommit early on and Catterall edged the first two rounds with the cleaner work.

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After a cagey start with neither fighter willing to overcommit, she began to control the distance and land smart counter rights.

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Kalms acknowledged the potential for donors to overcommit but said they’ve taken precautions to prevent “going after people that can’t really afford these donations.”

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