over

Definitions of over in various dictionaries:

noun - (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch

adj - having come or been brought to a conclusion

adv - at or to a point across intervening space etc.

adv - throughout an area

adv - throughout a period of time

adv - beyond the top or upper surface or edge

adv - over the entire area

In or at a position above or higher than: a sign over the door; a hawk gliding over the hills.

Above and across from one end or side to the other: a jump over the fence.

To the other side of; across: strolled over the bridge.

Across the edge of and down: fell over the cliff.

On the other side of: a village over the border.

Upon the surface of: put a coat of varnish over the woodwork.

On top of or down upon: clubbed him over the head; tripped over the toys.

Through the extent of; all through: walked over the grounds; looked over the report.

Through the medium of; via: addressed us over the loudspeaker; can’t tell you over the phone.

So as to cover: put rocks over a cave entrance; threw a shawl over her shoulders.

Up to or higher than the level or height of: The water was over my shoulders.

Through the period or duration of: records maintained over two years.

Until or beyond the end of: stayed over the holidays.

More than in degree, quantity, or extent: over ten miles; over a thousand dollars.

In superiority to: won a narrow victory over her rival; a distinct advantage over our competitors.

In preference to: selected him over all the others.

In a position to rule or control: The director presides over the meeting.

So as to have an effect or influence on: the change that came over you.

While occupied with or engaged in: a chat over coffee.

With reference to; concerning: an argument over methods.

Above the top or surface: climbed the ladder and peered over.

Across to another or opposite side: stopped at the curb, then crossed over.

Across the edge, brink, or brim: The coffee spilled over.

Across an intervening space: Throw the ball over.

Across a distance in a particular direction or at a location: lives over in England.

To another often specified place or position: Move your chair over toward the fire.

To one’s place of residence or business: invited us over for cocktails.

Throughout an entire area or region: wandered all over.

To a different opinion or allegiance: win someone over.

So as to be comprehensible, acceptable, or effective; across: eventually got my point over.

To a different person, condition, or title: sign the property over.

So as to be completely enclosed or covered: The river froze over.

Completely through; from beginning to end: Think the problem over.

From an upright position: kicked the bookstand over.

From an upward position to an inverted or reversed position: turn the paper over.

Another time; again: counted his cards over; had to do it over.

In repetition: made me write it ten times over.

In addition or excess; in surplus: lots of food left over.

Beyond or until a specified time: stay a day over.

At an end: Summer is over.

Used in two-way radio to indicate that a transmission is complete and a reply is awaited.

External; outer.

Excessive; extreme.

Not yet used up; remaining.

A series of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch.

verb - to leap above and to the other side of