Falling or Overflowing (Over)

to flow over the edges of a container because of too much boiling

The pot boiled over, and the water spilled onto the stove.

to spill over the edge of a container

The saucepan brimmed over with boiling water.

(of a liquid or substance) to boil and spill over the edges of its container

The hot milk bubbled over when I forgot to adjust the temperature.

to lose one's balance and fall to the ground, typically by accident or as a result of tripping

Trying to walk on the icy pavement, he slipped and began to fall over.

to cause something or someone to fall

I've knocked over a few glasses of water while clumsily setting the table.

to cause someone or something to fall by applying force

He accidentally bumped into the vase and pushed it over.

to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

The driver didn't see the bicycle and ran over it, causing damage to both the bike and the car.

(of a container) to be filled beyond its capacity, causing its contents to flow over the edges

When pouring batter into the cake pan, make sure not to fill it too much, or the mixture may spill over during baking.

to lose balance and almost fall by accidentally colliding with an object while walking or running

The participant had to be careful not to trip over the wires on the stage.

to give something to someone

The manager turned the project over to his capable team.