Word
overran
Phoneticsover·ran
US/ˈoʊvɝˈɹæn/
UK/ˌəʊvəɹˈæn/
Definition
v. to take control of a place by force, or to go beyond a limit like a time or a budget. You use this when something finishes later than planned or when one group takes over another.
v. to take control of a place or situation by force; to exceed a specified limit, such as a time or budget. Often used in the passive voice to describe a schedule or deadline being missed.
Examples
“The meeting overran by twenty minutes because of the long discussion.”
“The budget for the new office project overran significantly, forcing the manager to find cheaper alternatives for the furniture.”
Examples
simple
“The meeting overran by twenty minutes because of the long discussion.”
contextual
“The budget for the new office project overran significantly, forcing the manager to find cheaper alternatives for the furniture.”
Scan code
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