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Meaning of spill over

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spill over

verb

Definitions

  1. To enter into another zone by way of accident or overcrowding; to overflow

  2. (of an infectious disease) to spread from one species of animal to another and particularly to humans

  3. (of a bad emotion, situation, etc.) to reach a climax

    Example: undercurrents of popular discontent spilled over into outright revolt