overtaking UK
ˌoʊvərˈteɪkɪŋ
See also: passing (US)
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Definition of overtaking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
driving actionUKact of passing another vehicle moving in the same directionUK
  • The overtaking on the highway must be done carefully..
passing surpassing
2.
competitionUKact of surpassing a competitor in successUK
  • The company's overtaking of its rival was unexpected.
outpacing passing

Adjective

1.
transportationUKmoving past another vehicleUK
  • The overtaking car sped past the truck on the highway.
passing surpassing
2.
competitionRareUKsurpassing others in performance or statusRareUK
  • The overtaking company is now the market leader.
exceeding outperforming surpassing
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Expressions with overtaking

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lane for passing slower vehicles on multilane roads
Always use the overtaking lane to pass slower cars.

Origin of overtaking

English, over (above) + take (seize)

Terms with overtaking included in their meaning

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transportation
lane on a highway for overtaking slower vehicles
figurative
one entity overtaking another of the same kind
sports
lane in a pool for overtaking slower swimmers

Examples of overtaking in a sentence

  • The rules for overtaking are strict in this country.
  • Their overtaking of the market leader was impressive.
  • The overtaking of competitors boosted their confidence.
  • The overtaking vehicle swerved dangerously close to the curb.
  • An overtaking bus caused a minor accident on the narrow road.
  • The overtaking athlete broke the previous record.

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  1. French:dépassement, dépassant, ...
  2. German:Überholen, überholend, ...
  3. Italian:sorpasso, sorpassante, ...
  4. Spanish:rebasamiento, adelantando, ...
  5. Portuguese:ultrapassagem, ultrapassando, ...
  6. Chinese:超车, 超车的, ...
  7. Japanese:追い越し, 追い越している, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجاوُز, مُجَاوِز, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲקִיפָה, עוֹקֵף, ...
  10. Russian:обгон, обгоняющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обгін, обганяючий, ...
  12. Hindi:ओवरटेकिंग, आगे निकलती हुई, ...
overtake
ˌoʊvərˈteɪk
overtakenovertook

Definition of overtake - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
in movementUKcome from behind and passUK
  • The cyclist overtook the car on the inside lane..
outdistance outstrip pass
2.
competitionbecome more successful than a competitor
  • The new company managed to overtake its rivals quickly.
outdo outperform surpass
3.
emotionRareaffect someone very stronglyRare
  • Fear overtook her as she entered the dark room.
engulf overpower overwhelm
4.
eventsRarehappen suddenly and unexpectedlyRare
  • A storm overtook us during the hike.
engulf overwhelm
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Origin of overtake

Old English, ofer (over) + tacan (to take)

Examples of overtake in a sentence

  • The runner overtook his competitors in the final lap.
  • The athlete trained hard to overtake the champion.
  • Their innovative product helped them overtake the market leader.
  • Joy overtook him when he heard the good news.
  • Sadness overtook them as they left their hometown.
  • The news of the merger overtook the employees by surprise.

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  1. French:dépasser, surpasser, ...
  2. German:überholen, überkommen, ...
  3. Italian:superare, battere, ...
  4. Spanish:rebasar, superar, ...
  5. Portuguese:passar, superar, ...
  6. Chinese:超越, 赶超, ...
  7. Japanese:追い越す, 凌ぐ, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجاوَزَ, تَفَوَّقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַעֲקוֹף, לְהַצִּיף, ...
  10. Russian:обогнать, обгонять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обігнати, обганяти, ...
  12. Hindi:ओवरटेक करना, पछाड़ना, ...
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