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to overrun
01
invadir, transbordar
to invade or overwhelm with a large number, surpassing defenses
Transitive: to overrun a place
Exemplos
The enemy forces attempted to overrun the border, catching the defenders off guard.
As forças inimigas tentaram invadir a fronteira, pegando os defensores de surpresa.
During the surprise attack, the invaders sought to overrun the strategically important city.
Durante o ataque surpresa, os invasores buscaram invadir a cidade estrategicamente importante.
02
invadir, ultrapassar
to move beyond a boundary or limit, often in an uncontrolled way
Transitive: to overrun an area or limit
Exemplos
The vines overran the garden, covering the walls and pathways.
As videiras invadiram o jardim, cobrindo as paredes e os caminhos.
The parade overran the street, spilling into nearby lanes.
O desfile transbordou a rua, espalhando-se pelas pistas próximas.
03
invadir, sobrepujar
to win against and take the place of someone or something
Transitive: to overrun an opponent or their position
Exemplos
The soldiers overran the opposing forces, occupying their trenches and outposts.
Os soldados invadiram as forças opostas, ocupando suas trincheiras e postos avançados.
The team overran the competition, taking the championship with ease.
A equipe arrasou a competição, conquistando o campeonato com facilidade.
04
transbordar, inundar
to spill or flow over the edges or boundaries of something
Transitive: to overrun a limit or brim
Exemplos
The river overran its banks, flooding the surrounding fields.
O rio transbordou suas margens, inundando os campos ao redor.
The heavy rain caused the water to overrun the drainage system.
A chuva forte fez a água transbordar do sistema de drenagem.
Overrun
01
excesso, superprodução
too much production or more than expected
Árvore Lexical
overrun
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