overshoot

• Sustantivo que designa el hecho de pasarse del punto o límite deseado, especialmente en un movimiento o proceso, o una cantidad que excede lo previsto. También puede referirse al acto de sobrepasar una meta o un objetivo.

A noun referring to an approach or attempt that fails, often leading to a subsequent or alternative effort.

1. Failed attempt leading to another tryB2informal

   An approach or attempt that does not succeed, resulting in the need for a subsequent effort.

   intento fallido que requiere otro

   • His first proposal was an overshoot, so he revised it.
   • The team's initial strategy was an overshoot; they had to start over.
   • After an overshoot, she came back with a better plan.

• Verbo que indica sobrepasar un objetivo, límite o punto previsto, a menudo de forma no intencionada; también puede referirse a exceder una cantidad o medida esperada.

A verb used to indicate the act of going beyond a target, limit, or intended point, often unintentionally.

verbo irregular

1. Shoot beyond or over a targetB2formal

   To go beyond or over a target, mark, or intended point.

   Sobrepasar el objetivo

   • The archer overshot the target by several feet.
   • The pilot overshot the runway during landing.
   • He overshot the mark while trying to throw the ball.

   Sinónimosexceedoverpassoverreachoverrunsurpass

   Antónimosfall shortundershoot

2. Aim too highC1informal

   To set a goal or expectation that is too ambitious or unrealistic.

   Apuntar demasiado alto

   • The company overshot its sales projections for the quarter.
   • She overshot her budget while planning the wedding.
   • They overshot their target by aiming for a 50% increase in profits.

   Sinónimosoverestimateoverreach

   Antónimosunderestimateunderstateundervalue