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overpass

UK
/ˈəʊvəpɑːs/
US
/ˈoʊvərpæs/

Translations

overpassnoun
overpasses
pl
UK
/ˈəʊvəpɑːs/
US
/ˈoʊvərpæs/
passage supérieur
The new overpass was built to ease traffic congestion in the city.
Le nouveau passage supérieur a été construit pour fluidifier la circulation en ville.
Additional translations
viaducPlus courant quand il s'agit d'un ouvrage routier franchissant une autre voie.
Synonyms
viaduct
flyover
overhead road
elevated road
bridge
overpassverb
overpassed
Past Simple
overpassed
Past Participle
overpassing
Gerund
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.pɑːs/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.pæs/
The new model overpasses its predecessor in both speed and efficiency.
Le nouveau modèle dépasse son prédécesseur en vitesse et en efficacité.
Additional translations
surplomberEmployé pour indiquer qu'une voie, un ouvrage ou un tracé passe au-dessus d'un autre.
Synonyms
overcome
outstrip
transcend
exceed
surpass

Definitions

overpassnoun
A bridge or road that passes over another road or railway.
The new overpass was built to ease traffic congestion in the city.
overpassverb
To surpass or exceed in performance, quality, or quantity.
The new model overpasses its predecessor in both speed and efficiency.
To cross or pass over something by going above it.
The new expressway overpasses the old country lane at this junction.
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