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overrun

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

Translations

overrunnoun
overruns
pl
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/
dépassementSurtout en finance, gestion de projet et coûts.
The project faced a significant cost overrun due to unexpected expenses.
Le projet a subi un important dépassement de coûts en raison de dépenses imprévues.
surplusPour une production ou une offre excédentaire.
The factory had an overrun of products that needed to be stored in the warehouse.
L'usine avait un surplus de produits qu'il fallait stocker dans l'entrepôt.
Additional translations
envahissementPour une prolifération ou une extension au-delà des limites habituelles.
Synonyms
invasion
incursion
infestation
inundation
overflow
flood
swamping
surplus
overspill
spillover
overrunverb
overran
Past Simple
overrun
Past Participle
overrunning
Gerund
UK
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US
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envahirSe dit d'un lieu, d'un espace ou de défenses militaires envahis en grand nombre ou rapidement.
The garden was overrun by weeds after the rainy season.
Le jardin a été envahi par les mauvaises herbes après la saison des pluies.
dépasserPour un délai, un budget ou un point d'arrêt physique.
The project overran its budget by several thousand dollars.
Le projet a dépassé son budget de plusieurs milliers de dollars.
Synonyms
invade
overflow
exceed
surpass
overwhelm
overstep
transgress
overrunpast participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/
Used attributively to describe something infested or filled to excess (e.g., "an overrun garden").
envahiSe dit d'un lieu rempli ou infesté par quelque chose de manière excessive.
The campsite was overrun with ants.
Le camping était envahi par des fourmis.
Additional translations
infestéPlus courant avec des nuisibles, des insectes ou des parasites.
Synonyms
infested
inundated
flooded
overwhelmed
teeming
rife
swarmed
crowded
packed
engulfed
beset
ridden

Definitions

overrunnoun
An instance of something spreading or growing beyond its usual or intended limits.
The garden experienced an overrun of weeds after the heavy rains.
A situation where costs exceed the budgeted amount.
The project faced a significant cost overrun due to unexpected expenses.
A surplus or excess of production or supply.
The factory had an overrun of products that needed to be stored in the warehouse.
overrunverb
To spread over or occupy a place in large numbers, often causing damage or problems.
The garden was overrun by weeds after the rainy season.
To exceed a limit or deadline, especially in terms of time or cost.
The project overran its budget by several thousand dollars.
To conquer or occupy a place by force, often quickly and completely.
The army overran the enemy's defenses in a matter of hours.
To run past or beyond a planned or intended stopping point.
The train overran the station platform before finally stopping.
overrunpast participle
Infested or filled with something undesirable or excessive.
The campsite was overrun with ants.
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