overflow
Pronunciation:
/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ//ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/noun
Definitions
The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
Outlet for escape of excess material.
The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.
verb
Definitions
To flow over the brim of (a container).
Example: The river overflowed the levee.
To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively.
Example: The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.
To cause an overflow.
To flow over the edge of a container.
Example: The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.