The excess or surplus not able to be accommodated by the available space or capacity.
The overflow from the dam was directed into a nearby river to prevent flooding.
A condition in which a container or space is filled beyond its capacity, causing the contents to spill out.
The overflow of the bathtub caused water to spill onto the bathroom floor.
A space or area designated to accommodate excess people or items that cannot be contained in the main area.
The conference room was full, so attendees were directed to the overflow room.
In computing, a condition in which a calculation or data value exceeds the maximum limit that can be stored or represented, potentially leading to errors or security vulnerabilities.
An integer overflow in the program caused it to crash unexpectedly.
overflowverb
To flow or run over the brim or edge of a container or boundary.
The river overflowed its banks after the heavy rain.
To be so full that the contents spill over the top.
The pot overflowed when she forgot to turn off the stove.
To fill or cover completely, often to excess.
The inbox overflowed with unread messages after the weekend.
To extend beyond limits or capacity.
The crowd overflowed into the streets during the parade.
overflowadjective
Intended for, relating to, or serving excess or additional capacity beyond what is normally provided.
Guests were directed to an overflow parking lot down the street.
Designed to permit surplus liquid or other material to escape so as to prevent overfilling or excessive pressure.
The storage tank has an overflow valve to stop the pressure building up.