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

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 Mojave desert tortoise, federally listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, is getting run over by vehicles while trying to cross the road. —Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

Ludwig takes a dart to the neck, falls several stories to the concrete, gets run over by a bus, then flattened by a steamroller and finally trampled by the USC marching band. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 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