overbook Definition
- 1to accept more reservations or bookings than there is space or capacity for
- 2to make more reservations or bookings than there are available seats, rooms, or tickets
Using overbook: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overbook" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The airline overbooked the flight, so some passengers had to be bumped to the next one.
Example
The hotel overbooked the conference room, so we had to find another venue.
Example
I'm sorry, but we can't accommodate your reservation because we've already overbooked the event.
overbook Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overbook
- oversell
- double-book
- overreserve
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Summary: overbook in Brief
To 'overbook' [oh-ver-boo k] means to accept more reservations or bookings than there is space or capacity for. This often results in some customers being bumped or turned away. Synonyms include 'double-book' and 'oversell.'
