overrun
verb/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/
/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they overrun | /ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/ /ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/ |
| he / she / it overruns | /ˌəʊvəˈrʌnz/ /ˌəʊvəˈrʌnz/ |
| past simple overran | /ˌəʊvəˈræn/ /ˌəʊvəˈræn/ |
| past participle overrun | /ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/ /ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/ |
| -ing form overrunning | /ˌəʊvəˈrʌnɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈrʌnɪŋ/ |
- [transitive, often passive] overrun something (especially of something bad or not wanted) to fill or spread over an area quickly, especially in large numbers
- The house was completely overrun with mice.
- Enemy soldiers had overrun the island.
- The tiny village was overrun by tourists.
- [intransitive, transitive] to take more time or money than was intended
- Her lectures never overrun.
- overrun something You've overrun your time by 10 minutes.
Word OriginOld English oferyrnan (see over-, run).
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