| Front | overrun |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/NAmE /ˌoʊvəˈrʌn/ verb (over•ran /BrE ˌəʊvəˈræn; NAmE ˌoʊvəˈræn/over•run) 1 [transitive, often passive] ~ sth (especially of sth bad or not wanted) to fill or spread over an area quickly, especially in large numbersThe house was completely overrun with mice. Enemy soldiers had overrun the island. The tiny village was overrun by tourists. 2 [intransitive, transitive] to take more time or money than was intended Her lectures never overrun.~ sth You've overrun your time by 10 minutes. over•run /BrE ˈəʊvərʌn; NAmE ˈoʊvərʌn/ nouna cost overrun |
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