Looking for the meaning of the word OVERSTRETCH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERSTRETCH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overstretch
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
stretch too much
Short Definition:stretch too much
Examples:- if you overstretch your Achilles tendon, it can tear
- never hold your breath and never overstretch
Definition:
make excessive demands on
Short Definition:make excessive demands on
Examples:- the extra burden of providing cover for a strike would overstretch personnel at home
- he overstretched himself and lost money heavily on box office flops
Word: Overstretch
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state of being subject to excessive demands
Short Definition:state of being subject to excessive demands
Examples:- greater numbers allow naval forces to be more places at once without overstretch
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