overrun
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈoʊvɝˌɹən// over·run
n. an instance where something goes over its expected limit, such as time or money. It is common in business when a project costs more than the original plan.
n. an instance of exceeding a predetermined limit, such as a budget, schedule, or capacity. Often used in technical or project management contexts to describe resource exhaustion.
The project suffered a massive cost overrun.
The construction of the new stadium faced a two-year schedule overrun due to unexpected soil issues.
While minor delays are expected in large-scale infrastructure, a significant budget overrun can lead to political scrutiny and the immediate suspension of secondary contracts.
From over- + run.
Usage
Commonly used in compound forms like 'cost overrun' or 'time overrun'.