overbook

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈbʊk/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈbʊk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to reserve more places than are available; to book in excess

Phrases & Collocations

overbook flights

overbook hotels

overbook tickets

overbook reservations

overbook seating

overbooked flights

overbooked hotels

overbooked events

overbooked shows

overbooked services

Example Sentences

the hotel tends to overbook during the holiday season.

many airlines overbook flights to maximize profits.

it's frustrating when they overbook and bump passengers.

we should avoid overbooking our schedule to reduce stress.

overbooking can lead to customer dissatisfaction.

hotels often overbook to ensure full occupancy.

they decided to overbook the event to accommodate more guests.

overbooking strategies can backfire if not managed properly.

travelers should be aware that airlines might overbook flights.

to avoid overbooking, we need to confirm reservations in advance.

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