What does the cryptic crossword clue "Take too much time with respect to trip (7)" mean?

The definition is "Take too much time". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="with respect to") + RUN (synonym="trip, outing") = OVERRUN; definition: "Take too much time" The answer is OVERRUN.

Take too much time with respect to trip (7)

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