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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Now, these orbital images tell me to well over in one day. And more are pouring in. In a week's time, there could be of them. At that point, they will overrun our perimeter. Well, that's not gonna happen! Our only security lies in pre-emptive attack. We will fight terror with terror. (..)
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