overflow

/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ//ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/

noun

  1. 1

    The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.

  2. 2

    Outlet for escape of excess material.

  3. 3

    The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.

verb

  1. 1

    To flow over the brim of (a container).

    “The river overflowed the levee.”
  2. 2

    To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.

    “The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.”
  3. 3

    To cause an overflow.

  4. 4

    To flow over the edge of a container.

    “The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.”
  5. 5

    To exceed limits or capacity.

    “The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases.”
  6. 6

    To be superabundant; to abound.

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