overrun
/ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/
noun
- An instance of exceeding a limit, especially of time or money.
- The construction project had a cost overrun of two million dollars.
- The budget overrun was caused by unexpected material prices.
- We need to avoid a time overrun on this software release.
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verb
- To spread over or occupy a place in large numbers, often causing damage or trouble.
- Rats had overrun the old warehouse, forcing it to close.
- Tourists overrun the small village every summer, making it hard to find a quiet spot.
- The garden was overrun with weeds after the rainy season.
- To go beyond a limit, such as time, cost, or space.
- The meeting overran by twenty minutes because of the heated debate.
- The project overran its budget by nearly $50,000.
- The movie overran its scheduled time, so we missed the last train.
- To defeat or take control of a place by force, especially in a military context.
- The castle was overrun by invaders who looted its treasures.
- Rebel forces overran the government checkpoint at dawn.
- The enemy army overran the city in just three days.
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