überrollen
Translation
to run over, to overrun, to steamroll
Examples
Das Auto hat die Katze überrollt.
The car ran over the cat.
Die gegnerische Mannschaft wurde überrollt.
The opposing team was steamrolled.
Grammar Patterns
to überrollen ((sb./sth.)) to run over/overwhelm (sb./sth.) The car ran over the cat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: überfahren (to run over), überwältigen (to overwhelm)
Etymology
From 'über' (over) + 'rollen' (to roll). Literally means 'to roll over'.
Memory Tips
Picture a giant ball 'rolling over' something, which helps remember both the literal meaning (run over) and the figurative one (overwhelm).