o|ver|stretch

o|ver|stretch
o|ver|stretch «verb. OH vuhr STREHCH; noun. OH vuhr STREHCH», verb, noun.
–v.t.
to stretch beyond the proper length, amount, or degree: »

Figurative. The amount of capital which this country can provide without overstretching itself is something of a puzzle (Manchester Guardian).

–n.
the action or fact of overstretching resources; overextension: »

Figurative. By concentrating Britain's role in the European defence theatres the Navy was increasingly able to match commitments and meet the problem of overstretch (London Times).


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