overruns

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈrʌnz/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈrʌnz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.exceed (a limit or range); to spread excessively (especially bad things); to use more time or money than intended

Phrases & Collocations

cost overruns

schedule overruns

budget overruns

time overruns

project overruns

resource overruns

expense overruns

work overruns

timeframe overruns

scope overruns

Example Sentences

the project overruns the budget significantly.

our meeting overruns the scheduled time.

the construction overruns due to unexpected delays.

the event overruns the planned duration.

traffic overruns during rush hour are common.

the budget overruns have caused concern.

production overruns can affect delivery schedules.

his speech overruns the allotted time.

the film overruns its original runtime by 20 minutes.

overruns in costs can lead to project failure.

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