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to overtake
01
sorpassare
to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
Dialect
British
British
Esempi
The runner overtook the leader with just 100 meters to go.
Il corridore superò il leader con solo 100 metri da percorrere.
02
sopraffare, travolgere
to affect suddenly and often negatively
Esempi
The invasion overtook the peaceful region, resulting in chaos and destruction.
L'invasione travolse la regione pacifica, risultando in caos e distruzione.
03
invadere, sopraffare
(of a feeling) to greatly and suddenly influence someone
Esempi
Fear overtook her as she walked alone at night, prompting her to quicken her pace.
La paura la sopraffece mentre camminava da sola di notte, spingendola ad accelerare il passo.
Albero Lessicale
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