Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
runover
verb
/ˈrʌnˌoʊ.vɚ/
Definition
To pass over or across something, especially inadvertently or in one direction.
Examples
- The car ran over the curb.
- She didn’t see the time and ended up running over her lunch hour.
- During the race, he ran over a small puddle.
Meaning
The act of running over something or someone, often resulting in an accident. It can also refer to the act of exceeding a set limit or timeframe.
Synonyms
- pass over
- spill over
- exceed
