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| o·ver·stretch [ vər stréch ] (past and past participle o·ver·stretched, present participle o·ver·stretch·ing, 3rd person present singular o·ver·stretch·es) |
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1. transitive verb stretch resources too far: to make too heavy demands on a person or resource, with consequent strain and, usually, poor performance
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often passive
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 Absenteeism is often a sign that employees are overstretched.
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2. transitive and intransitive verb stretch something too far: to stretch something such as a muscle too much, so as to cause injury or damage
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3. transitive verb stretch over something: to extend or stretch over something
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