overtake

/ˌə‌ʊvətˈe‌ɪk/

/ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk/

to overtake

MAIN VERB

catch up with and possibly overtake

synonyms : catch

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction

synonyms : overhaul

(of a feeling or bad situation) to affect someone in a sudden and strong manner

synonyms : overcome

Examples

1. Our brand is quickly overtaking the entire world.

2. The R overtakes the schwa.

3. So, bone resorption usually overtakes bone formation around the 8th decade of life.

4. Larrain’s jugglery of colors, music, dance and visuals overtakes the emotional undercurrents of the story.