overtrade

[oh-ver-treyd]

verb (used without object), o·ver·trad·ed, o·ver·trad·ing.

to trade in excess of one's capital or the requirements of the market.

Origin of overtrade

First recorded in 1615–25; over- + trade

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Historical Examples of overtrade

Is prompt and decisive with his customers, and does not overtrade his capital.
Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million
Sarah Josepha Hale

British Dictionary definitions for overtrade

overtrade

verb

(intr) (of an enterprise) to trade in excess of capacity or working capital

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