overrun

/ˌəʊvəɹˈʌn/

/ˈoʊvɝˌɹən/

to overrun

MAIN VERB

invade in great numbers

synonyms : infest

run beyond or past

seize the position of and defeat

flow or run over (a limit or brim)

synonyms : brim over

occupy in large numbers or live on a host

synonyms : infest

Overrun

too much production or more than expected

Examples

1. They found the garden overrun with weeds after a week of rain.

2. On October 20, 2011, rebel fighters finally overran its defenses.

3. Human beings have overrun the world.

4. A flash flood has overrun your town.