overshot

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈʃɒt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈʃɑt/

Translations

overshootverb

overshot

Past Simple

overshot
Past Simple
overshot
Past Participle
overshooting
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈʃuːt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈʃut/
The rocket may overshoot its target if not properly calibrated.
Ракета может превысить свою цель, если не будет правильно откалибрована.
The plane might overshoot the runway if the pilot doesn't slow down.
Самолет может перелететь взлетно-посадочную полосу, если пилот не сбавит скорость.
Additional translations

Definitions

overshootverb
To go beyond or exceed a target or limit.
The rocket overshot its intended orbit and had to be adjusted.
To pass or go beyond a point unintentionally.
The driver overshot the exit and had to take the next one.