1. to subscribe for more of something (such as shares or tickets) than is available
Usage: finance; business
2. to have more applications or requests than can be accommodated

Examples

• The IPO was oversubscribed by 300%, indicating strong investor demand.
• The popular concert was oversubscribed within minutes of tickets going on sale.
• Many universities oversubscribe their freshman classes, expecting some students to decline admission.
• The bond issue was heavily oversubscribed, allowing the company to raise more capital than expected.
• The airline regularly oversubscribes flights to account for no-shows.
• Investors oversubscribed the new mutual fund by nearly $2 billion.