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to overtake
01
to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
Dialect
British
British
Examples
The car overtook us on the highway, speeding past at a rapid pace.
She managed to overtake her competitor in the final lap of the race.
02
to affect suddenly and often negatively
Examples
A sudden outbreak of disease overtook the village, causing widespread illness.
A fire overtakes the warehouse, threatening nearby buildings.
03
(of a feeling) to greatly and suddenly influence someone
Examples
Fatigue overtook her after the long hike, and she collapsed onto the couch.
Nostalgia overtakes him while looking through old photographs, bringing back memories.
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