noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

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

Verb

1. 1
   To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable

   "Don't overcommit yourself this month."

Synonyms

All synonyms

overpromise

Antonyms

All antonyms

undercommitunderpromise

Example

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"Don't overcommit yourself this month."

Etymology

From over- + commit.

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