1. to accept more reservations or bookings than there is capacity for
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The airline regularly overbooks its flights to maximize profits.
• The hotel overbooks during peak season and sometimes has to relocate guests.
• The restaurant overbooks tables on Valentine’s Day every year.
• When the cruise line overbooks, passengers may receive compensation.
• The theater overbooks performances to account for no-shows.
• Management overbooks the conference room despite knowing the risks.