overstretch

• Verbe signifiant étirer quelque chose au-delà de ses limites normales ou sûres, ce qui peut causer une tension ou un dommage; aussi, s'étendre ou s'efforcer au-delà de ses capacités ou ressources, au risque de se fragiliser ou d'échouer.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending something beyond its normal or safe limits, often resulting in strain or damage.

1. Strain abnormallyB2formal

   To stretch or extend something beyond its normal limits, causing strain or damage.

   étirer excessivement

   • He overstretched his leg muscles during the marathon.
   • The company overstretched its resources by taking on too many projects.
   • She overstretched the elastic band until it snapped.

   Synonymesoverextendoverstrainovertaxstrain