verbπShareTo defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively."The invading army overran the city, capturing all the key positions and forcing the defenders to retreat. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo infest, swarm over, flow over."The vine overran its trellis; the field is overrun with weeds."environmentnaturedisasterbiologyorganisminsectanimalplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo run past; to run beyond."One line overruns another in length."actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue for too long."The performance overran by ten minutes, which caused some people to miss their bus home."timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo carry (some type, a line or column, etc.) backward or forward into an adjacent line or page."The printed label on the bottle overran its intended space, so the last few letters appeared on the clear part of the plastic. "languagewritingwordtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go beyond; to extend in part beyond."In machinery, a sliding piece is said to overrun its bearing when its forward end goes beyond it."actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abuse or oppress, as if by treading upon."The older brother often overran his younger sister by taking her toys and not letting her play with him. "politicsgovernmentsocietyactionwarmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
