IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/
KK: /oʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/
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.
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.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərfəlˈfɪl/
KK: /oʊvərfəlˈfɪl/
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.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪbər/
KK: /oʊvərˈleɪbər/
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.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌmæn/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌmæn/
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.
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.
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌmænɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌmænɪdʒ/
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.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈplænɪŋ/
KK: /oʊvərˈplænɪŋ/
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.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈmoʊt/
KK: /oʊvərprəˈmoʊt/
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.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈmoʊtɪd/
KK: /oʊvərprəˈmoʊtɪd/
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.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
KK: /oʊvərˈkwɑlɪfaɪd/
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.
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsi/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsi/
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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