Zoeken
to overlap
01
overlappen, overdekken
to extend across and cover a part of something else
Intransitive
Example
The responsibilities of the two departments overlapped, causing confusion.
The duties of the two positions overlap, requiring cooperation between team members.
Our schedules overlap on Monday mornings, so we can carpool to work.
02
overlapen, samenvallen
to happen or occur at the same time as something else
Intransitive: to overlap | to overlap with sth
Example
Their work shifts overlap for two hours each day.
The deadlines for the two projects overlap by a week.
The academic semesters overlap, making it hard to transfer credits.
Overlap
01
overlapping, overlap
a part that extends over another, creating a layer that partially covers or reinforces it
Example
The overlap between the two pieces of fabric strengthened the seam.
The overlap of the tiles on the floor prevented water from seeping through.
The overlap of the roof panels ensured the house stayed waterproof.
02
overlapping, dekkend
the property of partial coincidence in time
03
overlapping, overlap
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
Voorbeeld
The responsibilities of the two departments overlapped, causing confusion.
The duties of the two positions overlap, requiring cooperation between team members.
Our schedules overlap on Monday mornings, so we can carpool to work.
