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overtake

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

Translations

overtakeverb
overtook
Past Simple
overtaken
Past Participle
overtaking
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/
dépasserAu sens de rattraper puis dépasser en se déplaçant dans la même direction.
The sports car managed to overtake the slower vehicle on the highway.
La voiture de sport a réussi à dépasser le véhicule plus lent sur l’autoroute.
surpasserAu sens de devenir plus grand, plus important ou plus performant que quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
The new company aims to overtake its competitors in the next few years.
La nouvelle entreprise vise à surpasser ses concurrents au cours des prochaines années.
Additional translations
assaillirAu sens figuré, pour une émotion, une sensation ou un état soudain qui s’empare de quelqu’un.
Synonyms
pass
overrun
overreach
outpace
surpass
outstrip
overtakenoun
overtakes
pl
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/
dépassementEn particulier dans le contexte de la circulation routière.
The overtake on the highway was executed smoothly and safely.
Le dépassement sur l’autoroute s’est déroulé sans heurt et en toute sécurité.
Synonyms
overtaking maneuver
catching-up
catch-up
takeover
passing
pass
overtaking

Definitions

overtakeverb
To catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction.
The sports car managed to overtake the slower vehicle on the highway.
To become greater or more successful than someone or something else.
The new company aims to overtake its competitors in the next few years.
To come upon suddenly or unexpectedly.
A sense of panic began to overtake her as she realized she was lost.
overtakenoun
The act of catching up with and passing another vehicle or person.
The overtake on the highway was executed smoothly and safely.
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