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overruns

/ˈoʊvərʌnz/ /ˈoʊvərˌrʌnz/

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noun

An instance of overrunning

Examples :

"The project's many overruns caused significant delays. "

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The amount by which something overruns

Examples :

"The project's overruns in both time and budget were significant, causing major delays and financial strain. "

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Air that is whipped into a frozen dessert to make it easier to serve and eat.

Examples :

"The ice cream's smooth texture comes from the high percentage of overruns, making it light and airy. "

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verb

To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively.

Examples :

"The invading army overruns the small town, quickly capturing all key buildings. "

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To infest, swarm over, flow over.

Examples :

"The vine overran its trellis; the field is overrun with weeds."

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verb

To run past; to run beyond.

Examples :

"One line overruns another in length."

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To continue for too long.

Examples :

"The performance overran by ten minutes, which caused some people to miss their bus home."

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To carry (some type, a line or column, etc.) backward or forward into an adjacent line or page.

Examples :

"The programmer accidentally overruns the right margin of the text box, causing the last few words to disappear off the screen. "

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To go beyond; to extend in part beyond.

Examples :

"In machinery, a sliding piece is said to overrun its bearing when its forward end goes beyond it."

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verb

To abuse or oppress, as if by treading upon.

Examples :

"The older brother sometimes overruns his younger sister by taking all the toys and refusing to share. "

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