overrun

Pronunciation

verb

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌəʊ.vəˈrʌn/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌoʊ.vɚˈrʌn/

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noun

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈəʊ.vəˌrʌn/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈoʊ.vɚˌrʌn/

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  (file)

Verb

Plain form overrun

Third-person singular overruns

Past tense overran

Past participle overrun

Present participle overrunning

1. If A overruns B, A occupies B in a large number.

   Times Square has been overrun by tourists.

2. If something overruns, it continues beyond its allowed time or cost.

Noun

Singular overrun

Plural overruns

1. An overrun is an instance of overrunning.