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Topic: Jobs

overextended

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/

KK: /oʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Stretched or expanded too far, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: The company became overextended by taking on too many projects at once.

verb

Definition: To have stretched or expanded something too far, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: She overextended herself by taking on too many projects at once.

overfulfill

IPA: /ˌoʊvərfəlˈfɪl/

KK: /oʊvərfəlˈfɪl/

verb

Definition: To meet or exceed a requirement or expectation, especially in terms of quantity or performance.

Example: The team managed to overfulfill their sales targets this quarter.

overlabor

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪbər/

KK: /oʊvərˈleɪbər/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone work too much or too hard, often leading to exhaustion or stress.

Example: The company was criticized for overlaboring its employees during the busy season.

overman

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌmæn/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who has control or authority over others, often in a supervisory role.

Example: The overman was responsible for managing the team during the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To supply more people or resources than needed for a task or job.

Example: The company decided to overman the project to ensure it was completed on time.

overmanage

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌmænɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌmænɪdʒ/

verb

Definition: To control or supervise something too closely or in an overly detailed manner, often leading to negative effects.

Example: The manager tends to overmanage the team, which makes everyone feel stressed and untrusted.

overplanning

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈplænɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈplænɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of planning too much or in too much detail, often leading to delays or complications.

Example: Her overplanning for the event caused unnecessary stress and confusion among the team.

overpromote

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈmoʊt/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈmoʊt/

adjective

Definition: To support or advertise something too much, often leading to unrealistic expectations.

Example: The company decided to overpromote their new product, claiming it could solve all problems.

overpromoted

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈmoʊtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈmoʊtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has been given too much promotion or recognition, often beyond their actual abilities or qualifications.

Example: He felt overpromoted after being given a managerial position without the necessary experience.

overqualified

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkwɑlɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having more education, skills, or experience than what is needed for a specific job or position.

Example: She felt overqualified for the entry-level position, as she had a master's degree and several years of experience.

oversee

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsi/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsi/

transitive verb

Definition: To watch over and direct the work or activities of someone or something; to supervise.

Example: The manager will oversee the project to ensure it is completed on time.

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