Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense overstretches, present participle overstretching, past tense, past participle overstretched
verb
If you overstretch something or someone or if they overstretch, you force them to do something they are not really capable of, and they may be harmed as a result.
He claimed that the operation would overstretch resources. [VERB noun]
Do what you know you can do well and don't overstretch yourself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
Never force your legs to overstretch, or you can cause injuries. [VERB]
overstretch in British English
(ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃ)
verb(transitive)
1.
to make excessive demands or put excessive pressure on (oneself, finances, etc)
2.
to stretch (muscles or limbs) too much or too hard