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Definition overrun in British English

overrun verb

verb
/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/
1

to take more time, space, or money than was intended

Synonyms and related words
use up run out eat into
2

to defeat an enemy in war and take the land that they control

Example

His troops overran two-thirds of the country.

Synonyms and related words
invade occupy suppress
3

to be present in a place in such large amounts or numbers that it is dangerous or unpleasant

Example

a city completely overrun by crime

Example

The mall was overrun with holiday shoppers.

Synonyms and related words
fill cram stuff abound go beyond exceed
Definition overrun in British English