Zoeken
to overtake
01
inhalen, voorbijgaan
to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
02
plotseling toeslaan, overwhelmen
to affect suddenly and often negatively
03
overweldigend, beheersen
(of a feeling) to greatly and suddenly influence someone
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Voorbeeld
A fire overtakes the warehouse, threatening nearby buildings.
The invasion overtook the peaceful region, resulting in chaos and destruction.
The driver overtook vehicles on the curve riskily, endangering others on the road.
A cold shudder overtook him when he saw the shadow moving in the corner.
Disappointment overtakes him when he learns that the event is canceled.
