Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overrun
verb
/ˈoʊvərʌn/
Definition
To spread over or invade a place beyond its normal limits; to exceed the expected or allowed amount.
Examples
- The river has overrun its banks, flooding the nearby fields.
- Due to heavy investments, the project’s budget has been overrun significantly.
- During the summer, the campsite was overrun with tourists.
Meaning
The term ‘overrun’ refers to the act of overflowing or exceeding capacity, often used in contexts where one entity takes over space or resources that are not meant for it.
Synonyms
- invade
- flood
- overwhelm
- exceed
- surpass
