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overextending

/ˌəʊvəɹɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvɚɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/

overextendverb

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Gerundium

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Präteritum

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overextending

Gerundium

/ˌəʊvəɹɪkˈstɛnd/

/ˌoʊvɚɪkˈstɛnd/

Übersetzungen

dépasserAu sens de dépasser des limites sûres ou raisonnables.

The company overextended its resources by opening too many new stores at once.

L'entreprise a dépassé les limites de ses ressources en ouvrant trop de nouveaux magasins d'un coup.

se surmenerS'emploie surtout avec un sujet animé ou réfléchi.

She overextended herself by taking on too many responsibilities at work.

Elle s'est surmenée en prenant trop de responsabilités au travail.

forcerSe dit d'un membre ou d'une articulation trop étiré(e), au-delà de son amplitude normale.

The athlete overextended his elbow during the last set of exercises.

Le sportif s'est forcé le coude pendant la dernière série d'exercices.

Definitionen

To extend or expand beyond a safe or reasonable limit.

The company overextended its resources by opening too many new stores at once.

To exert oneself beyond one's capacity or ability.

She overextended herself by taking on too many responsibilities at work.

To stretch or bend (a limb or joint) beyond its normal range, often resulting in strain or injury.

The athlete overextended his elbow during the last set of exercises.

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