Translate overflow | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of overflow
verb
Pronunciation:
/ˌōvərˈflō/ (especially of a liquid) flow over the brim of a receptacle:chemicals overflowed from a storage tank [with object]:the river overflowed its banks (of a container) be so full that the contents go over or extend above the sides:a bath had overflowed upstairs boxes overflowing with bright flowers (as adjective overflowing)an overflowing ashtray (of a space) be so crowded that people cannot fit inside:the waiting area was overflowing [with object] flood or flow over (a surface or area):her hair overflowed her shoulders (
overflow with)
be very full of (an emotion or quality):her heart overflowed with joy
noun
Pronunciation:
/ˈōvərˌflō/ 1 [in singular] the excess or surplus not able to be accommodated by an available space:to accommodate the overflow, five more offices have been built the flowing over of a liquid:there was some overflow after heavy rainfall an overflow of sewage
2 (also overflow pipe) (in a bathtub or sink) an outlet for excess water.
3 Computing the generation of a number or some other data item that is too large for an assigned location or memory space.
