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Definition overtake in American English

overtake verb

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/
1

to become better than another person

Example

The women students seem to be overtaking the men.

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1.1

to go past a particular limit

Example

Sales look like they will overtake last year's total.

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1.2

to pass another vehicle

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2

to take control of someone or something

Example

He was overtaken by violent anger.

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Definition overtake in American English