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Definition of overhead - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
travelcompartment above seats for luggage in aircraft
- Please store your bags in the overhead.
2.
business costTECH. expense of running a business not directly attributed to products or servicesTECH.
- The company reduced overheads to increase profit margins..
3.
technologyTECH. data or steps used to facilitate computationsTECH.
- The program's overhead slowed down the process.
4.
sportsTECH. stroke in racket games played from above head heightTECH.
- She won the point with a powerful overhead.
5.
transportationTECH. US system of wires for electric transportTECH. US
- The tram runs on an overhead.
6.
maritimeTECH. the ceiling of a space below decks in a vesselTECH.
- The overhead in the cabin was low.
Adjective
1.
positionsituated above head height or reference level
- The overhead lights were too bright.
2.
sourceoriginating from above
- The overhead noise was distracting.
Adverb
1.
locationabove one's head in the sky
- The stars were shining brightly overhead.
2.
positionover or above head height
- The helicopter flew overhead, making a loud noise.
Images of overhead
compartment above seats for luggage in aircraft 
the ceiling of a space below decks in a vessel
Expressions with overhead
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fan mounted on the ceiling for air circulation
The overhead fan kept the room cool during summer.
image or perspective looking straight down on a place or object
The architect showed an overhead view of the building's floor plan.
storage area above seats in a bus or train
He put his backpack in the overhead compartment.
shot hit above the head before it lands
She won the point with a powerful overhead volley.
restaurant on a bridge over a road
We stopped at the overhead bridge restaurant for lunch.
fire or flames located above a certain point
Firefighters battled the overhead fire in the burning building.
regular indirect costs needed to keep a business or organization operating
Rent and electricity are important overhead charges for the company.
bridge crane with hoist on a trolley running along overhead rails
The overhead crane lifted the engine block onto the truck.
ongoing business costs not tied to specific products
The company reduced overhead expenses to increase profits.
costs that change with production level
The company reduced its variable overhead by automating some processes.
door opening upwards and stored overhead
The garage had a new overhead door installed.
soccer move where the ball is kicked over the player's head
He scored a stunning goal with an overhead kick..
extra data needed for storage or processing
Disk overhead can slow down the computer.
cable transmitting power or signals above ground
The overhead line carries electricity across the region.
part of an engine controlling valve movements
The mechanic adjusted the overhead camshaft to improve the car's performance..
mechanical system that moves items along a track above the ground
The factory installed an overhead conveyor to carry parts between workstations.
processing time needed before executing a command
The system's command overhead delayed the response time.
extra time or work required to handle a command before running it
Command processing overhead slowed the script when thousands of commands were queued.
type of engine design where camshaft is located above cylinders
The overhead cam configuration allows for better airflow in engines.
weightlifting exercise where weight is pressed above the head
He included the overhead press in his workout routine..
large machine that moves heavy things along rails above
The overhead travelling crane lifted the steel beams easily.
engine design with valves in the cylinder head
The car features an overhead valve engine for better performance.
time needed for a device to prepare a command
The command processing overhead time affects system performance.
device that projects images from transparencies onto a screen
The teacher used an overhead projector to show the diagram.
Origin of overhead
Old English, ofer (above) + heafod (head)
Terms with overhead included in their meaning
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architecture
overhead interior surface of a room
rail transport
railway train powered by electricity from overhead lines or rails
aviation
overhead storage area in an airplane
sport
hard overhead shot in tennis
sports
soccer kick where the ball is kicked overhead
sports
competitive weightlifting event lifting a barbell overhead
infrastructure
tall structure for supporting overhead power lines
architecture
cover with a curved overhead structure
overhead lift
weightlifting move from shoulder to above head
exercise
lift a barbell explosively overhead with a quick upward drive
weightlifting
lift a weight overhead in one quick movement
abr: overhead
above the head or higher than something else
power transmission
tall metal structure supporting overhead power lines
oven grill
high-heat method using overhead rays, often leaving a browned surface
shelter
sheltered by an overhead covering
fitness
weightlifting exercise lifting barbell to shoulders then overhead
building design
projecting support piece, often stone or timber, holding an overhead load
rail transport
locomotive powered by electricity from overhead lines
rail transport
device collecting current from overhead wires
transport
overhead electrification wires in rail transport
weightlifting
competitive lift from floor to overhead
transportation
device on an electric vehicle taking power from overhead wires or rails
transportation
cable supporting overhead conductors for trains
transportation
overhead wire supplying electric power to trains trams or trolleybuses
Examples of overhead in a sentence
He struggled to fit his suitcase in the overhead. They cut overhead to stay competitive. Overhead costs were eating into their profits. The overhead in the system was significant. Reducing overhead can improve efficiency. His overhead was too strong to return.
The overhead clinched the match for her. The city upgraded its overhead for better efficiency. Maintenance of the overhead is crucial for safety. The overhead was painted white to brighten the room. He bumped his head on the low overhead. The overhead compartment was full of luggage. Birds nested in the overhead beams of the barn. The overhead light flickered unexpectedly. Birds flew in an overhead formation. A plane flew silently overhead. Birds were circling overhead in the clear sky. The birds soared overhead, casting shadows on the ground. A plane passed overhead, leaving a trail in the sky.
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- French:coffre à bagages, en hauteur, ...
- German:Gepäckfach, oben, ...
- Italian:scompartimento superiore, sopraelevato, ...
- Spanish:compartimento superior, superior, ...
- Portuguese:compartimento superior, superior, ...
- Chinese:头顶行李舱, 头顶的, ...
- Japanese:頭上の収納棚, 頭上, ...
- Arabic:حُجْرَة الأَمْتِعَة العُلْوِيَّة, عَلَوِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:תָּא מִטְעָן עֶלְיוֹן, שֶׁמֵּעַל הָרֹאשׁ, ...
- Russian:верхний багажный отсек, верхний, ...
- Ukrainian:верхня полиця, верхній, ...
- Hindi:ऊपरी सामान रखने का डिब्बा, ऊपर की ओर, ...
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