Overcommit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overcommit is a verb meaning To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable.
Meaning
To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable.
More Meanings
- (computing) Allocation of more resources than are actually available.
Example Sentences
Don't overcommit yourself this month.
Word Forms
- overcommits
- overcommitting
- overcommitted
Synonyms for overcommit
Depending on context, synonyms include overpromise.
Antonyms for overcommit
Common opposites include undercommit, underpromise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overcontribute, overexpand, overdo, overreach, overextend, overfill.
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