Definition of "overgrows" [overgrows]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overgrow. (verb)

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• "In the sad suburban subdivision with its cul-de-sacs and broken curbs and its longstanding Cavaliers and Escorts the brown grass overgrows the sidewalks and limbs of token Bradford Pears planted when the brick-faced"
• "As our economy expands it overgrows its market size and goes offshore."
• "Lactic acid fermentation also plays an essential role in the production of Indonesian tempe, a vegetable (soybean) protein meat substitute the texture of which is provided by mycelium of Rhizopus oligosporus, which overgrows and knits the soaked, partially cooked cotyledons into compact cakes that can be sliced thinly and deep fried or cut into chunks and used in soups in place of meat."