runover means A line of text that overruns the available space, either breaking to a new line within the column or violating the margin. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
Deverbal from run over.
noun
- A line of text that overruns the available space, either breaking to a new line within the column or violating the margin.
- The situation where a television programme overruns its scheduled slot.“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.”