nounπShareAn instance of overrunning"The project's many overruns caused significant delays. "amounteventactionoutcometimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount by which something overruns"The project's overruns in both time and budget were significant, causing major delays and financial strain. "amountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAir that is whipped into a frozen dessert to make it easier to serve and eat."The ice cream's smooth texture comes from the high percentage of overruns, making it light and airy. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively."The invading army overruns the small town, quickly capturing all key buildings. "militarywaractionnationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo infest, swarm over, flow over."The vine overran its trellis; the field is overrun with weeds."environmentdisasterorganismbiologyagricultureChat 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 programmer accidentally overruns the right margin of the text box, causing the last few words to disappear off the screen. "writingtypemedialanguageChat 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."amountbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abuse or oppress, as if by treading upon."The older brother sometimes overruns his younger sister by taking all the toys and refusing to share. "politicsgovernmentactioninhumanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
