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

After Alcantara held Venezuela to three runs over three innings, seven relievers — Huascar Brazoban, Juan Mejia, Seranthony Dominguez, Dennis Santana, Camilo Doval, Abner Uribe and Elvis Alvarado — covered the final six innings to secure the win. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026

Jayden Ryan Wallace was charged with first-degree vehicular homicide after running over North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes outside of Hughes' home on Friday night. —Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 11 Mar. 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