Overbook
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌbʊk/
Overbook (verb)
- To accept more bookings than the number of available seats, rooms, or places.
- To plan or arrange more appointments or tasks than the system can handle at once.
Examples
- The airline overbooked the flight, so some passengers could not board.
- They overbooked the show, and several ticket holders were turned away.