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- [oh-ver-boo k]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈbʊk/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈbʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-boo k]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈbʊk/
Definitions of overbook word
- verb with object overbook to accept reservations for in excess of the number that can be accommodated: The airline routinely overbooks its flights so as to fill its planes even if there are last-minute cancellations. 1
- verb without object overbook to accept reservations in excess of the number that can be accommodated: If the hotel has overbooked, some of the conventioners won't have a place to stay. 1
- noun overbook Accept more reservations for (a flight, hotel, etc.) than there is room for. 1
- transitive verb overbook take too many reservations for 1
- intransitive verb overbook take too many reservations 1
- verb overbook If an organization such as an airline or a theatre company overbooks, they sell more tickets than they have places for. 0
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Origin of overbook
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; over- + book (v.)
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Parts of speech for Overbook
noun
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overbook popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overbook usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overbook
verb overbook
- double-book — to overbook by accepting more than one reservation for the same hotel room, airplane seat, etc.
- overfill — to fill too full, so as to cause overflowing.
- overextend — to extend, reach, or expand beyond a proper, safe, or reasonable point: a company that overextended its credit to diversify.
- overstretch — to stretch excessively.
Top questions with overbook
- why do airlines overbook flights?
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