— overextension /oh'veuhr ik sten"sheuhn/ , n.
/oh'veuhr ik stend"/ , v.t.
1. to extend, reach, or expand beyond a proper, safe, or reasonable point: a company that overextended its credit to diversify.
2. to extend for too long a time: to overextend a stay.
3. to obligate (oneself) to more activities, work, etc., than one has time for or can accomplish well.
[ 1935-40; OVER- + EXTEND ]