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overrun

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

Meaning

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

The garden was overrun with weeds.

invade, overwhelm, flood, occupy, exceed

retreat, withdraw, limit

overrun with weeds, cost overrun, time overrun, overrun by enemies

To put something down carefully in a flat position.

to rely on someone or something for support

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

To make or become united, uniform, or whole.