with objectTo make the subject of excessive demand for subscriptions; to apply for (tickets, copies of a book, places on a course, etc.) in greater quantities than are available.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Daily News. From over- + subscribe.
Definition of oversubscribe in US English:
oversubscribe
verbˌəʊvəsəbˈskrʌɪb
with objectTo make the subject of excessive demand for subscriptions; to apply for (tickets, copies of a book, places on a course, etc.) in greater quantities than are available.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Daily News. From over- + subscribe.