overrun

Definition

  • verb: to enter and be present in (a place) in large numbers
  • verb: to defeat decisively and occupy the positions of
  • synonyms: overflow, frequent

Examples

  • Weeds 'overran' the garden. = The garden was 'overrun' with/by weeds.

  • The tank divisions 'overran' the countryside.

  • The runner 'overran' [=ran past] third base.

Movie quotes

  • (..) This is what we have to do. We.. Us in . When Anandapala suffered to show his most crushing defeat and Mahmud overrun the entire of Punjab, where he's in taking the fame Temple of Kangra. We have been wronged by this alliance, this horde of Patricia, Dennis and the boy. (..)
    2016 Split