runover

1 of 3

noun

run·​over ˈrən-ˌō-vər 

: matter for publication that exceeds the space allotted

run-over

2 of 3

adjective

ˈrən-ˈō-vər 

: extending beyond the allotted space

run over

3 of 3

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

Point guard Pat Bala scored 13 points San Juan Hills contributed to its downfall with 19 runovers and by giving up 15 offensive rebounds to the Gators. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026

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

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

The Department of Homeland Security alleges Salgado Araujo rammed an ICE vehicle and tried to run over an officer. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

The driver of the Ford then ran over the woman and sped away. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 July 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