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overstretched

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o·ver·stretch  (vr-strch)
v. o·ver·stretched, o·ver·stretch·ing, o·ver·stretch·es
v.tr.
1. To stretch excessively; overstrain.
2. To stretch or extend over.
v.intr.
To stretch one's body or muscles to the point of strain or injury.
Translations
overstretched [ˌəʊvərˈstrɛtʃt] adj [system, service, hospital] → débordé(e), qui fonctionne à la limite de ses capacités
The overstretched air traffic control system could reach breaking point → Le système de contrôle du trafic aérien est débordé or fonctionne à la limite de ses capacités et pourrait atteindre son point de rupture.
to be overstretched [system, service, hospital] → être débordé(e), fonctionner à la limite de ses capacités
The crime rate is rising rapidly at present and the police force is overstretched → En ce moment, le taux de criminalité augmente rapidement et les forces de police sont débordées or quasiment au point de rupture.; [budget]
My budget is overstretched → J'ai atteint les limites de mon budget.
overstretched [ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃt] adj (person) → sovraccarico/a; (resources, budget) → arrivato/a al limite
overstretched [ˌəʊvəˈstrɛtʃt] adj (person) → sovraccarico/a; (resources, budget) → arrivato/a al limite


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