was overbooking
Past progressive conjugation of overbook. There are other translations for this conjugation.
overbook(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. aceptar demasiadas reservas para
We found ourselves stranded when our hotel had overbooked the rooms.Nos quedamos sin donde ir porque nuestro hotel había aceptado demasiadas reservas para las habitaciones.
b. hacer overbooking en
That airline has a reputation for routinely overbooking its flights.Esa aerolínea tiene fama de hacer overbooking en sus vuelos por norma.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. sobrecontratar
If the airline has overbooked and does not offer you an alternative seat, you may be entitled to compensation.Si la aerolínea sobrecontrató y no te ofrece un asiento alternativo, te puede corresponder una indemnización.
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