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 of runover

Verb

• practice

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

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

Adjective

That’s not a trivial effect for a disease that, even in mild cases, can cause days of high fevers and chills, followed by potentially weeks of that delightful run-over-by-a-truck feeling. —Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026

Verb

Tolle allowed one run over two innings in his spring debut last Saturday, while Early pitched two scoreless and hitless innings in his first outing on Monday. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026

Arizona State transfer Alec Belardes allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings. —Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for runover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

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