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overflow
UK
/ˈəʊvəfləʊ/
US
/ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
overflows
pl
UK
/ˈəʊvəfləʊ/
US
/ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
Translations
The overflow of the bathtub caused water to spill onto the bathroom floor.
Le débordement de la baignoire a fait couler de l’eau sur le sol de la salle de bains.
The sink has an overflow to prevent water from spilling out.
L’évier a un trop-plein pour empêcher l’eau de déborder.
Additional translations
Definitions
The overflow from the dam was directed into a nearby river to prevent flooding.
The overflow of the bathtub caused water to spill onto the bathroom floor.
The conference room was full, so attendees were directed to the overflow room.
An integer overflow in the program caused it to crash unexpectedly.
overflowed
Past Simple
overflowed
Past Participle
overflowing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/
Translations
The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain.
La rivière a débordé de son lit après la forte pluie.
Definitions
The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain.
The pot overflowed when she forgot to turn off the stove.
The inbox overflowed with unread messages after the weekend.
The crowd overflowed into the streets during the parade.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/
Used attributively to describe areas, equipment, etc., intended for excess capacity.
Translations
Guests were directed to an overflow parking lot down the street.
Les invités ont été dirigés vers un parking de débordement un peu plus loin dans la rue.
Additional translations
Definitions
Guests were directed to an overflow parking lot down the street.
The storage tank has an overflow valve to stop the pressure building up.