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overcrowd

/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊd/

/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊd/

overcrowdverb

overcrowded

Past Simple

overcrowded

Past Participle

overcrowding

ing-form

/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊd/

/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊd/

Translations

Don't overcrowd the elevator; it's only rated for eight people.

Ne surchargez pas l'ascenseur ; il est prévu pour huit personnes seulement.

s'encombrerS’emploie pour dire qu’un lieu devient trop plein ou bondé.

The hallway quickly overcrowded when the concert ended.

Le couloir s'est rapidement encombré à la fin du concert.

Definitions

To fill (a space) beyond its capacity, causing discomfort or inconvenience; to crowd too much (transitive).

Don't overcrowd the elevator; it's only rated for eight people.

To become too full or crowded (intransitive).

The hallway quickly overcrowded when the concert ended.

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