overfill
/ˌoʊvərˈfɪl/
verb
- To fill something beyond its capacity, causing spillage or overflow.
- If you overfill the cup, the coffee will overflow.
- She overfilled the bathtub and water ran onto the floor.
- Be careful not to overfill the gas tank, or it will spill.
- To put too many things or people into a space.
- The bus driver refused to overfill the bus with standing passengers.
- They overfilled the classroom with desks, leaving no room to walk.
- Don't overfill the suitcase or it won't close.