1. text that continues from one line, column, or page to the next
Usage: printing; journalism
2. accidents in which a vehicle strikes and runs over someone or something

Examples

• The newspaper editor had to adjust the layout to accommodate the runovers from the front page.
• The typesetter carefully managed the runovers to maintain readability.
• Several runovers were reported on the busy highway during rush hour.
• The insurance company investigated the runovers involving pedestrians.
• Magazine designers often struggle with runovers when fitting articles into limited space.
• Traffic safety campaigns aim to reduce runovers in school zones.