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

Verb

• exercise
• practice
• practise
• rehearse

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

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

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

Verb

The right-hander looked much better than at just about any point in the spring, but he was still ultimately charged with four runs over 5.2 innings, allowing three walks and seven hits, including two solo home runs to Rangers catcher Jonah Heim. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025

The same source also suggested DeLuca and Anderson were fighting over the final cut of the film, which is running over 2.5 hours. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025

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