runover en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from run over.
Meanings
- A line of text that overruns the available space, either breaking to a new line within the column or violating the margin.
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The situation where a television programme overruns its scheduled slot.
CBS ranked No. 1 on Sunday night, aided by “60 Minutes” and an 18-minute runover into the 7 o’clock hour of live basketball coverage from the afternoon.
2009 March 31, Felicia R. Lee, “Television Ratings”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| runovers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |