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Definition of Run over

1. Verb. Injure or kill by running over, as with a vehicle.

Exact synonyms: Run Down
Generic synonyms: Injure, Wound

2. Verb. Flow or run over (a limit or brim).

Exact synonyms: Brim Over, Overflow, Overrun, Well Over
Entails: Course, Feed, Flow, Run
Generic synonyms: Run Out, Spill
Specialized synonyms: Geyser
Derivative terms: Overflow, Overflow, Overrun

Definition of Run over

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To exceed the allotted time. ¹

2. Verb. To cross by running ¹

3. Verb. (idiomatic) To drive over, causing injury or death. ¹

4. Verb. (idiomatic) To briefly describe ¹

5. Verb. (idiomatic) To practice quickly, briefly. ¹

6. Verb. To overflow ¹

7. Verb. (rugby) To score a try ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Run Over

run low
run of house
run of play
run of the mill
run off
run off at the mouth
run off with
run on
run on fumes
run oneself ragged

run out
run out of steam
run out on
run out the clock
run outs
run over (current term)
run o’ the mill
run rampant
run rate
run rings around

run rings round
run riot
run roughshod
run roughshod over
run scared
run short
run somebody ragged
run someone through
run something by
run something past

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