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Word: Overrun
Speech Type: Verb
Old English oferyrnan(see over-, run)
ˌəʊvəˈrʌn
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
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
Word: Overrun
Speech Type: Noun
ˈəʊvərʌn
an instance of something exceeding an expected or allowed time or cost
Short Definition:instance of exceeding expected time or cost
Examples:- the cost overrun caused the company's share price to fall
the movement or extension of something beyond an expected or allotted position
Short Definition:movement beyond allotted position
Examples:- the system acts as a brake to prevent cable overrun
- the pilot thinks he is braking as hard as possible but has the risk of an overrun
the movement of a vehicle at a speed greater than is imparted by the engine
Short Definition:movement of vehicle at speed greater than engine imparts
Examples:- the engines have overrun fuel cut-off
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