overbid

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈbɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈbɪd/

Translations

overbidnoun
overbids
pl
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈbɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈbɪd/
His overbid in the auction cost him a lot of money.
Его перебор на аукционе стоил ему много денег.
The overbid in the card game was unexpected.
Перебивка в карточной игре была неожиданной.
Additional translations
перебивание ставки
завышенная ставка
Synonyms
inflated bid
excessive bid
exorbitant bid
too-high bid
overbidverb
overbid
Past Simple
overbid
Past Participle
overbidding
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈbɪd/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈbɪd/
перебить ставку
She tried to overbid her competitor at the auction.
Она попыталась перебить ставку своего конкурента на аукционе.
He decided to overbid on the house to ensure he got it.
Он решил переплатить за дом, чтобы гарантировать его покупку.
Additional translations
начинать с высокой ставки

Definitions

overbidnoun
A bid in an auction that is higher than the value of the item being bid on.
The painting was sold for an overbid, far exceeding its estimated value.
In bridge, a bid that is higher than necessary to win the contract.
Her overbid in the bridge game led to a risky play that ultimately paid off.
overbidverb
To offer a higher price than someone else, especially in an auction.
She decided to overbid on the painting to ensure she won the auction.
To bid more than the value or worth of something.
He realized he had overbid for the house when he saw the market value.
In bridge, to make a bid that is higher than one's hand justifies.
He overbid his hand, leading to a risky contract in the game.