overtake

[ˌəʊvəˈteɪk]

overtake Definition

• 1. catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction
• 2. become greater or more successful than
• 3. happen to someone suddenly or unexpectedly

Using overtake: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overtake" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car overtook the truck on the highway.

• Example

  Our company has overtaken our competitors in sales.

• Example

  A feeling of exhaustion overtook me after running for an hour.

overtake Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overtake

• pass
• surpass
• outstrip
• exceed
• eclipse

Antonyms for overtake

• fall behind
• lag behind

Phrases with overtake

• overtake oneself

  to become so excited or emotional that one loses control of oneself

  Example

  She overtook herself with joy when she heard the news.

• overtake the market

  to become the leading or dominant player in a particular market or industry

  Example

  The new product has the potential to overtake the market.

• overtake the conversation

  to interrupt someone and take control of a conversation

  Example

  He tends to overtake the conversation and not let others speak.

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Summary: overtake in Brief

The verb 'overtake' [ˌəʊvəˈteɪk] means to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction, to become greater or more successful than, or to happen to someone suddenly or unexpectedly. Examples include 'The car overtook the truck on the highway,' 'Our company has overtaken our competitors in sales,' and 'A feeling of exhaustion overtook me after running for an hour.' Phrases include 'overtake oneself,' 'overtake the market,' and 'overtake the conversation.'