overreach
o
ow
ver
vər
vēr
reach
ri:ʧ
rich
British pronunciation
/ˌə‍ʊvəɹˈiːt‍ʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "overreach"in English

to overreach
01

to go beyond limits of one's power or authority, often resulting in negative consequences or failure

example
Examples
He overreached himself by taking on too many responsibilities, leading to burnout and decreased performance.
02

beat through cleverness and wit

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