Meaning of Overrun | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An instance of overrunning.
   countable, uncountable
2. The amount by which something overruns.
   countable, uncountable
3. An area of terrain beyond the end of a runway that is kept flat and unobstructed to allow an aircraft that runs off the end of the runway to stop safely.
   countable, uncountable
4. Air that is whipped into a frozen dessert to make it easier to serve and eat.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Some of the stadiums being built for the World Cup soccer tournament, scheduled for next year, have also been criticized for delays and cost overruns, and have become subjects of derision as protesters question whether they will become white elephants.”

“Tesla’s first decade was plagued by unmet deadlines, technical snafus and cost overruns.”

“At least this year's overrun isn't as unmanageable as last year!”

“The runway has 7,000 feet of paved surface, plus a 2,000-foot grass overrun.”

“If ice cream has too much overrun, it will be airy and foamy and will lack flavor.”

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