Complete Definition of "overrun"

English

Etymology
From over + run.

Pronunciation
w:IPA|IPA: /'ov�ɻ�n/

Verb
en-verb|overruns|overrunning|overran|overrun

  1. To invade in great numbers, to seize an enemy's positions conclusively.
  2. To go on for too long.

Translations
Catalan: excedir, envair
Dutch: voorbijlopen, overstromen
German: überrennen (1)
Spanish: exceder, rebasar, invadir

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