overhead

UK
/ˈəʊvəhɛd/
US
/ˈoʊvərhɛd/
overheadnoun
overheads
pl
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhɛd/
Translations
frais générauxComptabilité, gestion.
The company had to reduce its overhead to remain profitable during the economic downturn.
L'entreprise a dû réduire ses frais généraux pour rester rentable pendant le ralentissement économique.
Additional translations
smashSport.
compartiment à bagagesAviation.
Definitions
The general, fixed cost of running a business, such as rent, utilities, and insurance, that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services.
The company had to reduce its overhead to remain profitable during the economic downturn.
An overhead compartment in an aircraft used for storing luggage.
Please place your carry-on bags in the overhead before taking your seat.
A stroke made in sports such as tennis, badminton, or volleyball in which the player hits the ball or shuttlecock while it is above head height.
She finished the rally with a powerful overhead that her opponent couldn’t return.
Synonyms
indirect costs
fixed costs
overhead costs
Antonyms
direct cost
direct expense
overheadadjective
UK
/ˈəʊvəhɛd/
US
/ˈoʊvərhɛd/
Translations
The overhead lights in the office were too bright for some employees.
Les lumières suspendues du bureau étaient trop vives pour certains employés.
Additional translations
indirectÉconomie, comptabilité.
Definitions
Situated or operating above the level of the head.
The overhead lights in the office were too bright for some employees.
Relating to the general running costs of a business or organization.
The finance department reviewed all overhead expenses for potential savings.
overheadadverb
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈhɛd/
Translations
The birds were flying overhead as we walked through the park.
Les oiseaux volaient au-dessus pendant que nous marchions dans le parc.
Definitions
In a position above the level of the head; in the sky or above.
The birds were flying overhead as we walked through the park.