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Definition overlap in British English

overlap verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈlæp/
1

if two objects overlap, or if one overlaps the other, the edge of one fits over the edge of the other

Example

The roof tiles need to overlap a little more.

Synonyms and related words
join touch overlap
2

if subjects overlap, or if one overlaps the other, some aspects are shared by more than one subject

Example

The geology and geography courses tend to overlap.

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
2.1

if the responsibilities of two or more people or organizations overlap, there are some things for which they share responsibility

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
2.2

if two events overlap, or if one overlaps the other, one starts before the other ends

Synonyms and related words
go together coincide go with
2.3

if ideas or opinions overlap, they are similar in some ways but not in every way

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
Definition overlap in British English