overcommit

English

Etymology

over- +‎ commit

Verb

overcommit (third-person singular simple present overcommits, present participle overcommitting, simple past and past participle overcommitted)

1. To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable

   Don't overcommit yourself this month.

   Synonym: overpromise

   Antonyms: undercommit, underpromise

   Coordinate term: oversell

Related terms

• overcommitment

Noun

overcommit (usually uncountable, plural overcommits)

1. (computing) Allocation of more resources than are actually available.