overcommit
English
Etymology
over- + commit
Verb
overcommit (third-person singular simple present overcommits, present participle overcommitting, simple past and past participle overcommitted)
- To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable
- Don't overcommit yourself this month.
Related terms
- overpromise
Noun
overcommit (usually uncountable, plural overcommits)
- (computing) Allocation of more resources than are actually available.