runover

English

Etymology

run over

Noun

runover (plural runovers)

1. (printing) A line of text that overruns the available space.
2. (television) The situation where a television programme overruns its scheduled slot.
   • 2009 March 31, Felicia R. Lee, “Television Ratings”, New York Times:

     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.