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overtake

/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/

/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtakeverb

overtook

Past Simple

overtaken

Past Participle

overtaking

ing-form

/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/

/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

overtakenoun

overtakes

/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/

/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

Translations

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.

Definitions

The act of catching up with and passing another vehicle or person.

The overtake on the highway was executed smoothly and safely.

Synonyms

overtaking maneuver