Meaning of the word overbook in English

What does overbook mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

overbook

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈbʊk/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈbʊk/
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Verb

to accept more reservations for a flight, hotel, or event than there is space available

Example:
The airline often overbooks its flights to ensure they are full.
I was bumped from the flight because the hotel was overbooked.