Meaning of the word overrun in English
What does overrun mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
overrun
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈrʌn/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈrʌn/
Verb
If unwanted people or things overrun, they fill a place quickly and in large numbers:
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Rebel soldiers overran the embassy last night.
Noun
a finishing time or a cost that continues past an intended limit:
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The project was plagued by cost overruns and delays.