to overrun
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/ˈoʊvɝˌɹən/
British pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəɹˈʌn/

Definición y Significado de "overrun"

to overrun
01

rebasar

to invade or overwhelm with a large number, surpassing defenses
Transitive: to overrun a place
to overrun definition and meaning
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The enemy forces attempted to overrun the border, catching the defenders off guard.
Las fuerzas enemigas intentaron invadir la frontera, tomando por sorpresa a los defensores.
During the surprise attack, the invaders sought to overrun the strategically important city.
Durante el ataque sorpresa, los invasores buscaron invadir la ciudad estratégicamente importante.
02

invadir, rebasar

to move beyond a boundary or limit, often in an uncontrolled way
Transitive: to overrun an area or limit
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The vines overran the garden, covering the walls and pathways.
Las vides invadieron el jardín, cubriendo las paredes y los caminos.
The parade overran the street, spilling into nearby lanes.
El desfile se desbordó por la calle, extendiéndose a los carriles cercanos.
03

ocupar

to win against and take the place of someone or something
Transitive: to overrun an opponent or their position
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The soldiers overran the opposing forces, occupying their trenches and outposts.
Los soldados arrasaron a las fuerzas opuestas, ocupando sus trincheras y puestos avanzados.
The team overran the competition, taking the championship with ease.
El equipo arrasó con la competencia, ganando el campeonato con facilidad.
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desbordar, rebasar

to spill or flow over the edges or boundaries of something
Transitive: to overrun a limit or brim
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The river overran its banks, flooding the surrounding fields.
El río desbordó sus orillas, inundando los campos circundantes.
The heavy rain caused the water to overrun the drainage system.
La fuerte lluvia hizo que el agua rebasara el sistema de drenaje.
Overrun
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exceso, sobreproducción

too much production or more than expected
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