overtake
o
ˈoʊ
ow
ver
vər
vēr
take
ˌteɪk
teik
British pronunciation
/ˌə‌ʊvətˈe‌ɪk/

Définition et signification de « overtake » en anglais

to overtake
01

dépasser, doubler

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
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example
Exemples
She managed to overtake her competitor in the final lap of the race.
Elle a réussi à dépasser son concurrent dans le dernier tour de la course.
02

submerger, envahir

to affect suddenly and often negatively
example
Exemples
A fire overtakes the warehouse, threatening nearby buildings.
Un incendie envahit l'entrepôt, menaçant les bâtiments voisins.
03

bouleverser

(of a feeling) to greatly and suddenly influence someone
example
Exemples
Nostalgia overtakes him while looking through old photographs, bringing back memories.
La nostalgie le submerge en regardant de vieilles photographies, ramenant des souvenirs.
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