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overran

We have found lemma(root) word of overran : overrun.

Definitions


[ˌəʊvəˈrʌn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers
(e.g: the Mediterranean has been overrun by tourists)

- continue beyond or above an expected or allowed time or cost
(e.g: he allowed the match to overrun by 2 minutes)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English oferyrnan(see over-, run)


[ˈəʊvərʌn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an instance of something exceeding an expected or allowed time or cost
(e.g: the cost overrun caused the company's share price to fall)

- the movement or extension of something beyond an expected or allotted position
(e.g: the system acts as a brake to prevent cable overrun)

- the movement of a vehicle at a speed greater than is imparted by the engine
(e.g: the engines have overrun fuel cut-off)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English oferyrnan(see over-, run)




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