Run over

verb

To accidentally hit or strike someone or something with a vehicle.

He was run over by a car.
Visual representation of "run over" - To accidentally hit or strike someone or something with a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • run over by a car
  • run over by a bus
verb

To go through or review something.

Let's run over the plan one more time.
Visual representation of "run over" - To go through or review something

Often appears as...

  • run over the plan
  • run over the details
verb

To exceed a limit, for example of time or money.

Sorry, I can't stay longer, I'm already running over.
Visual representation of "run over" - To exceed a limit, for example of time or money

Often appears as...

  • running over time
  • running over budget
verb

To overflow or spill.

Watch out, your bathtub is running over.
Visual representation of "run over" - To overflow or spill

Often appears as...

  • running over with water
  • running over with tears
verb

To physically roll over someone or an animal.

They ran over a snake while out on a bike.
Visual representation of "run over" - To physically roll over someone or an animal

Often appears as...

  • ran over a snake
  • ran over a squirrel

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To accidentally hit or strike someone or something with a vehicle.

He was run over by a car.
Visual representation of "run over" - To accidentally hit or strike someone or something with a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • run over by a car
  • run over by a bus
verb

To go through or review something.

Let's run over the plan one more time.
Visual representation of "run over" - To go through or review something

Often appears as...

  • run over the plan
  • run over the details
verb

To exceed a limit, for example of time or money.

Sorry, I can't stay longer, I'm already running over.
Visual representation of "run over" - To exceed a limit, for example of time or money

Often appears as...

  • running over time
  • running over budget
verb

To overflow or spill.

Watch out, your bathtub is running over.
Visual representation of "run over" - To overflow or spill

Often appears as...

  • running over with water
  • running over with tears
verb

To physically roll over someone or an animal.

They ran over a snake while out on a bike.
Visual representation of "run over" - To physically roll over someone or an animal

Often appears as...

  • ran over a snake
  • ran over a squirrel

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "run over"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Accidental Harm

Used when someone is unintentionally injured or killed by a vehicle.

Illustration for Accidental Harm
A cyclist got run over at the intersection.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Contact

Implies direct physical contact between the vehicle and the victim.

Illustration for Physical Contact
A dog was run over in the street last night.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Severity Implied

Often suggests severe injury or fatality.

Illustration for Severity Implied
She witnessed a man being run over by a truck.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Accidental Harm

Used when someone is unintentionally injured or killed by a vehicle.

Illustration for Accidental Harm
A cyclist got run over at the intersection.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Contact

Implies direct physical contact between the vehicle and the victim.

Illustration for Physical Contact
A dog was run over in the street last night.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Severity Implied

Often suggests severe injury or fatality.

Illustration for Severity Implied
She witnessed a man being run over by a truck.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Accidental Harm

Used when someone is unintentionally injured or killed by a vehicle.

Illustration for Accidental Harm
A cyclist got run over at the intersection.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Contact

Implies direct physical contact between the vehicle and the victim.

Illustration for Physical Contact
A dog was run over in the street last night.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Severity Implied

Often suggests severe injury or fatality.

Illustration for Severity Implied
She witnessed a man being run over by a truck.
Visual representation of the word "Run over"

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