Cool MateMeaning of Overtake
To pass another person or vehicle moving in the same direction.
In simple words: To go past someone or something moving in the same direction.
Overtake in a sentence
- The race car managed to overtake its competitors on the final lap.
- It's illegal to overtake on a corner.
- She hopes to overtake her colleagues in the sales competition this month.
- During the busy morning commute, many drivers try to overtake each other.
- The team was able to overtake their rivals in the league standings.
How to use Overtake
Commonly used in driving contexts; can also refer to surpassing someone in achievements. Avoid using in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
overtake + object
Memory hint
Think of a car zooming past another – it’s overtaking.
Related words
Collocations with Overtake
- overtake someone
- overtake a vehicle
- safely overtake
- overtake in traffic
- overtake on the highway
Common mistakes with Overtake
- Confusing with 'take over' which means to gain control of something.
- Using intransitively; 'overtake' requires an object.
- Misusing 'overtake' when referring to processes instead of physical movements.
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Overtake in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتجاوز
أن تتخطى شخصًا أو شيئًا يتحرك في نفس الاتجاه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ওভারটেক করা
একই দিকে যাওয়া কাউকে বা কিছুকে ছাড়িয়ে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Überholen
Jemanden oder etwas zu überholen, das sich in die gleiche Richtung bewegt.
- SpanishEspañol
Adelantar
Pasar a alguien o algo que se mueve en la misma dirección.
- Persianفارسی
سبقت گرفتن
عبور کردن از کسی یا چیزی که در همان جهت حرکت میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Dépasser
Aller plus vite que quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui va dans la même direction.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आगे निकलना
किसी को या किसी चीज़ को उसी दिशा में जाते हुए पार करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Superare, Sorpassare
Andare oltre qualcuno o qualcosa che si muove nella stessa direzione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ultrapassar
Passar alguém ou algo que está se movendo na mesma direção.
- RussianРусский
Обгонять, опережать
Проехать мимо кого-то или чего-то, движущегося в том же направлении.
- Urduاردو
اوورٹیک
کسی ایسی چیز کو جو آپ کی طرف ہی جا رہی ہو، پیچھے چھوڑ کر آگے نکل جانا۔
- Chinese中文
超车, 赶上
超过在同一方向行驶的人或物。
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Frequently asked questions about Overtake
What does Overtake mean?
To go past someone or something moving in the same direction.
What is the definition of Overtake?
To pass another person or vehicle moving in the same direction.
How do you use Overtake in a sentence?
The race car managed to overtake its competitors on the final lap.
Can you give another example of Overtake?
It's illegal to overtake on a corner.
What are synonyms for Overtake?
Common alternatives include pass, supersede, surpass, outstrip, outpace.
What words go with Overtake?
It commonly pairs with overtake someone, overtake a vehicle, safely overtake, overtake in traffic, overtake on the highway.
What are common mistakes when using Overtake?
Confusing with 'take over' which means to gain control of something. Using intransitively; 'overtake' requires an object. Misusing 'overtake' when referring to processes instead of physical movements.
How do you pronounce Overtake?
US: //oʊvərˈteɪk//, UK: //əʊvəˈteɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Overtake?
Commonly used in driving contexts; can also refer to surpassing someone in achievements. Avoid using in very formal situations.