overstretch

[oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech, oh-ver-strech]

verb (used with object)

1. to stretch excessively.

2. to stretch or extend over.

noun

1. an act or instance of overstretching.

overstretch

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of overstretch¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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The Nigerian military, considered one of the region's most powerful, is overstretched as it also grapples with jihadist activity in the east.

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Staff in the "overstretched" child internet protection team were "unable to adequately impose or manage meaningful bail conditions, such as restrictions around internet usage".

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Wealden District Council raised concerns about "staffing at the camp, police provision and the additional strain on already overstretched public services".

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