What does "overcommit" mean?

Allocation of more resources than are actually available.

What is a synonym for "overcommit"?

Common synonyms include: bites, overbook, overextend, overextending, overplay, overreaching.

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
Allocation of more resources than are actually available. uncountable, usually

Verb

1
To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable
"Don't overcommit yourself this month."

"Don't overcommit yourself this month."

From over- + commit.