1. to reach or extend beyond a proper or intended limit
2. to fail by trying to do too much or by being too ambitious
3. to get the better of someone by cunning or deception

Examples

• The company overreached when it expanded too quickly into new markets.
• He overreached himself by taking on more projects than he could handle.
• The politician overreached with promises he couldn’t keep.
• She overreached her authority by making decisions without approval.
• The ambitious plan overreached the organization’s capabilities.
• The salesman overreached by making false claims about the product.
• They overreached their budget and had to cut expenses drastically.