English-Finnish translations for overflow

Definition of overflow

  • The spillage resultant from overflow; excess
  • The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range
  • To flow over the brim of (a container
  • To cover with a liquid, literally or figuratively
  • To cause an overflow.
  • To exceed limits or capacity
  • To be superabundant; to abound

Examples

  • The river overflowed the levee.
  • The flash flood overflowed most of the parkland and some homes.
  • The waters overflowed into the Ninth Ward.
  • The hospital ER was overflowing with flu cases.
  • Calculating 255+1 will overflow an eight-bit byte.

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