Definition & Meaning of "overrun"

to overrun

to invade or overwhelm with a large number, surpassing defenses

run beyond or past

to win against and take the place of someone or something

flow or run over (a limit or brim)

occupy in large numbers or live on a host

Overrun

too much production or more than expected

Example

The garden was overrun with weeds because of the sluggard's neglect.

The garden was overrun with putrescent vegetable scraps that had turned mushy and smelly.

The garden was overrun by bittersweet, which choked out the other plants with its aggressive growth.

After a few weeks of neglect, the garden was overrun with weeds, so she spent the afternoon pulling them out.

The old warehouse was condemned after inspectors found it overrun with vermin.

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