When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations
Meanings
- When something bad has a wider impact on other people or situations (intransitive, International English)
- Flow over the edge or top of a container (intransitive, International English)
Examples
- The protests and demonstrations have SPILLED OVER into neighbouring states.
- I forgot to turn the tap off and the water SPILLED OVER.
- The authorities plan to SPILL OVER immediately.