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

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

Grove accused Good of trying to run over an ICE agent with her car, though video evidence also contradicts that claim. —David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Kenneth Branagh starred as the eponymous police inspector in a British TV version, running over 2008-16. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Jan. 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