Overbook

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌbʊk/

Overbook (verb)

  1. To accept more bookings than the number of available seats, rooms, or places.
  2. 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.