overcrowd

• Verb, das angibt, dass ein Raum oder Ort mit zu vielen Menschen oder Dingen gefüllt wird, sodass die Kapazität überschritten wird. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass ein Bereich übermäßig stark bevölkert oder belegt ist.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling a space with too many people or things, exceeding its capacity.

1. Fill beyond capacityB2formal

   To put too many people or things into a space, exceeding its comfortable or safe limit.

   Überfüllen

   • The city's public transport system is often overcrowded during rush hour.
   • They overcrowded the small classroom with too many students.
   • The festival organizers overcrowded the venue, causing safety concerns.

   Synonymecongestcramjamoverfillpackstuff

2. Become too fullB2formal

   To become filled with too many people or things, resulting in discomfort or inefficiency.

   Überfüllt werden

   • The beaches overcrowd every summer with tourists.
   • The prison system continues to overcrowd due to rising incarceration rates.
   • The waiting room overcrowded quickly after the announcement.

   Synonymecongestoverfilloverflow