runover

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noun

run·​over ˈrən-ˌō-vər 

: matter for publication that exceeds the space allotted

run-over

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adjective

ˈrən-ˈō-vər 

: extending beyond the allotted space

run over

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verb

ran over; run over; running over; runs over

intransitive verb

1

: to exceed a limit

2

: overflow

transitive verb

1

: to go over, examine, repeat, or rehearse quickly

2

: to collide with, knock down, and often drive over

ran over a dog

Synonyms

Verb

• exercise
• practice
• practise
• rehearse

Examples of runover in a Sentence

Verb

let's run over this dance number one more time

I could run over right now if that's good for you.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The runover is not considered a separate program but is included in the network’s weekly average. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022

Its only prime-time NFL programming was a 34-minute runover of its afternoon coverage into prime time, which averaged 14.5 million viewers. —Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2023

The 40-minute runover of Pittsburgh’s 19-9 victory into prime time in the Eastern and Central time zones, where the bulk of the nation’s population lives, averaged 7.53 million viewers. —Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022

Fox’s viewership was boosted by a 38-minute runover of its afternoon NFL coverage into prime time in the Eastern and Central time zones which averaged 21.921 million viewers. —Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2021

Sunday’s edition began 21 minutes later than usual in the Eastern and Central time zones, where the bulk of the nation’s population lives, because of the runover of the coverage of the final round of the Masters Tournament. —City News Service, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2022

The hourlong runover of CBS’ Sunday afternoon NFL coverage into prime time, mainly the Kansas City Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints, averaged 25.256 million viewers. —City News Service, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2020

The runover is not considered a separate program but was included in the weekly average. —Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2021

The CBS News magazine followed a 34-minute runover of CBS’ afternoon NFL coverage, which went into prime time and averaged 24.63 million viewers. —City News Service, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2021

Verb

Earlier that year, a sanitation truck ran over a woman who was lying face down in the sand on the same beach. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 May 2024

Fencing in the front and backyard was also run over, as well as several of Chhoeun’s plants and other items in the backyard. —Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024

While the man was on the ground, he was run over by several vehicles, said Miranda. —Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024

Court documents indicate that after being approached by Collins-Phillips and three others, Harrison Sr. ran over him. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024

In October 2023, a self-driving robotaxi in San Francisco hit a woman, ran over her, and dragged her for 20 feet. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 May 2024

Winn was tagged for five runs over four-plus innings before departing two batters into the fifth inning. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024

Our national appetite ran over culture after culture, with a high level of genocide. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2024

Instead, he was caught in the machine’s track wheels and run over. —Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1931, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

run over

verb

1

a

: overflow entry 1 sense 2

b

: overflow entry 1 sense 3

2

: to go beyond a limit

the show may run over a minute or two

3

: to go over or rehearse quickly

let's run over those lines again

4

: to collide with, knock down, and often drive over