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Meaning of run over

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

run over

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To exceed the allotted time.

    Example: The previous presentation ran over and ours had to start late.

  2. To cross by running.

    Example: The athletes must run over the bridge to reach the finish line.

  3. To drive over, causing injury or death.

    Example: Can you believe somebody would just run over a cat like that?

  4. To describe briefly; to summarize or recapitulate.

    Example: Before we start the project, let's just run over who is doing what.