overruns in English

noun

1

an instance of something exceeding an expected or allowed time or cost.

an unexpectedly large cost overrun in the program

2

the movement or extension of something beyond an allotted or particular position or space.

the system acts as a brake to prevent cable overrun

3

the movement of a vehicle at a speed greater than is imparted by the engine.

Interim glowing takes place when necessary, for example after extended overrun if engine temperature has reduced.

verb

1

spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers.

the Mediterranean has been overrun by tourists

synonyms: invade, storm, occupy, swarm into, surge into, inundate, overwhelm

2

continue beyond or above (an expected or allowed time or cost).

he mustn't overrun his budget

noun

overproduction

verb

invade, exceed, brim over, infest
invade, storm, occupy, swarm into, surge into, inundate, overwhelm
exceed, go beyond/over, run over
brim over, run over, overflow, well over
invade, infest
infest

Use "overruns" in a sentence

1. For example, one study found that one in six IT projects were "black swans" with gigantic overruns (cost overruns averaged 200%, and schedule overruns 70%).

2. At springtime this river always overruns.

3. The accountability of project managers and regional directors for cost overruns has been strengthened

4. The Abysmal record of overruns, low-balled estimated costs, highballed ridership estimates and incompetence is their legacy

5. Our OEM Blemished Bullets are provided by large manufacturers, and typically consist of color defects, or overruns from contracts fulfilled by …

6. Malawi's Ministry of Education spokeswoman Lindiwe Chide revealed that the 'Give Me All Your Luvin' hitmaker did not inform the authorities that she had abandoned plans for a "girls' academy" due to "mismanagement and cost overruns."