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overtake
[ oh-ver-teyk ]
verb (used with object)
- to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with:
By taking a cab to the next town, we managed to overtake and board the train.
- to catch up with and pass, as in a race; move by:
He overtook the leader three laps from the finish.
- to move ahead of in achievement, production, score, etc.; surpass:
to overtake all other countries in steel production.
- to happen to or befall someone suddenly or unexpectedly, as night, a storm, or death:
The pounding rainstorm overtook them just outside the city.
verb (used without object)
- to pass another vehicle:
Never overtake on a curve.
overtake
/ ˌəʊəˈٱɪ /
verb
- to move past (another vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction
- tr to pass or do better than, after catching up with
- tr to come upon suddenly or unexpectedly
night overtook him
- tr to catch up with; draw level with
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲo··ٲIJ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
The upgraded carriageway is not dualled but does include more places to overtake safely.
The dominant Draper dropped just 10 points on his serve without facing a break point and will overtake Grand Slam record-holder Novak Djokovic to move into the world's top five on Monday.
James Forrest has moved out on his own as the most decorated player in the club's history with 26 major honours, overtaking Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox.
Benedict retired as Pope in February 2013 and his death nine years later, on 31 December 2022, was overtaken by the new year festivities.
California's economy has overtaken that of the country of Japan, making the US state the fourth largest global economic force.
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