Spill over
verb
To extend beyond its usual or proper limits.
The conflict has spilled over into neighbouring countries
Often appears as...
- spill over into
- spill over effect
verb
To overflow or cause to overflow while boiling.
I was careless and let the milk spill over
Often appears as...
- spill over the pot
- spill over the brim
verb
To continue, extend, or transfer something to other areas.
His worries about the business began to spill over into his personal life
Often appears as...
- spill over into
- spill over effect
verb
To extend beyond its usual or proper limits.
The conflict has spilled over into neighbouring countries
Often appears as...
- spill over into
- spill over effect
verb
To overflow or cause to overflow while boiling.
I was careless and let the milk spill over
Often appears as...
- spill over the pot
- spill over the brim
verb
To continue, extend, or transfer something to other areas.
His worries about the business began to spill over into his personal life
Often appears as...
- spill over into
- spill over effect
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Spread
Used when situations, especially bad ones, extend to affect other areas or groups.
The political unrest has begun to spill over into economic sectors.
Pro Tip 2/3Impact Awareness
Implies that the reach of an action or event has broader implications than anticipated.
The financial crisis is spilling over into global markets.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Overflow
Describes when emotions cannot be contained within and affect other aspects of life.
His joy about the promotion spilled over at the dinner table.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Spread
Used when situations, especially bad ones, extend to affect other areas or groups.
The political unrest has begun to spill over into economic sectors.
Pro Tip 2/3Impact Awareness
Implies that the reach of an action or event has broader implications than anticipated.
The financial crisis is spilling over into global markets.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Overflow
Describes when emotions cannot be contained within and affect other aspects of life.
His joy about the promotion spilled over at the dinner table.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Spread
Used when situations, especially bad ones, extend to affect other areas or groups.
The political unrest has begun to spill over into economic sectors.
Pro Tip 2/3Impact Awareness
Implies that the reach of an action or event has broader implications than anticipated.
The financial crisis is spilling over into global markets.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Overflow
Describes when emotions cannot be contained within and affect other aspects of life.
His joy about the promotion spilled over at the dinner table.
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