overbook
/ˌoʊvərˈbʊk/
verb
- To reserve more spaces or tickets than are available, typically for flights, hotels, or events.
- The concert was overbooked, so many ticket holders were turned away at the door.
- The hotel overbooked its rooms and had to send guests to a nearby property.
- Airlines often overbook flights to compensate for no-shows, but sometimes passengers get bumped.
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