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overcapitalise

/ˌəʊ.vəˈkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪz/

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verb

/ˌəʊ.vəˈkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪz/C2formalbritishbusiness
  • ruГлагол, означающий вложить слишком много капитала в бизнес или проект, или присвоить чрезмерно высокую стоимость активу или компании.

A verb meaning to invest too much capital in a business or project, or to assign an excessively high value to an asset or company.

  1. Overestimate capital valueC1formalbusiness

    To estimate the capital value of a company at an unreasonably or unlawfully high level.

    ruЗавышать капитальную стоимость

    • The auditors warned that the firm had been overcapitalised in the last report.
    • Overcapitalising a startup can lead to unrealistic investor expectations.
    • The company was fined for overcapitalising its assets.

    Synonymsoverestimateoverrateovervalue

  2. Overestimate market valueC1formalbusiness

    To overestimate the market value of something, such as property or assets.

    ruЗавышать рыночную стоимость

    • The real estate agent overcapitalised the house, making it hard to sell.
    • Investors often overcapitalise stocks during a market bubble.
    • They overcapitalised the antique collection, leading to a loss at auction.

    Synonymsoverestimateoverrateovervalue

  3. Invest excessivelyC1formalbusiness

    To invest more capital into a business than its profit-making prospects warrant.

    ruЧрезмерно инвестировать

    • The restaurant was overcapitalised and struggled to break even.
    • Small businesses often overcapitalise by buying too much equipment upfront.
    • Overcapitalising can lead to financial strain and reduced returns.
Forms
  • overcapitalised past participle
  • overcapitalised past simple
  • overcapitalising present participle
  • overcapitalises third person singular