overcommit
verb
over·com·mit ˌō-vər-kə-ˈmit 
overcommitted; overcommitting; overcommits
transitive verb
: to commit excessively: such as
a
: to obligate (someone, such as oneself) beyond the ability for fulfillment
b
: to allocate (resources) in excess of the capacity for replenishment
overcommitment
ˌō-vər-kə-ˈmit-mənt
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Don’t overcommit to others, and spend your time doing what really sounds fun to you. 
Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021 Be careful not to overcommit, however, as that might raise questions about a student’s ability to meet the school’s rigorous academic standards. Dallas News, 2 Oct. 2020 Just don't overcommit to a grandiose plan or overlook a nagging suspicion. Aurora Tower, Cosmopolitan, 28 May 2017
Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021 Be careful not to overcommit, however, as that might raise questions about a student’s ability to meet the school’s rigorous academic standards. Dallas News, 2 Oct. 2020 Just don't overcommit to a grandiose plan or overlook a nagging suspicion. Aurora Tower, Cosmopolitan, 28 May 2017 Word History
First Known Use
1951, in the meaning defined above
overcommit
verb
as in to vow
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- vow
- promise
- commit
- affiance
- swear
- plight
- mortgage
- betroth
- pledge
- sign on
- engage
- troth
- enroll
- contract
- sign up
- enlist
- enrol
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- renege