Looking for the meaning of the word OVERRAN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERRAN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overrun
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English oferyrnan(see over-, run)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈrʌn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers
Short Definition:occupy in large numbers
Examples:- the Mediterranean has been overrun by tourists
- the northern frontier was overrun by invaders
Definition:
continue beyond or above an expected or allowed time or cost
Short Definition:continue beyond expected time or cost
Examples:- he allowed the match to overrun by 2 minutes
- he mustn't overrun his budget
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