overtake
verb (GO PAST) /ˌəʊ.vəˈteɪk/
/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ (overtook, overtaken)Definition
C1 [T] to go past something by being a greater amount or degree: Our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe. We'd planned to hold a meeting tomorrow, but events have overtaken us (= things have changed).Surpassing in quality or number B2 [I or T] UK (US pass) to come from behind another vehicle or a person and move in front of them: Always check your rear view mirror before you overtake (another car).Driving and operating road vehicles
(Definition of overtake verb (GO PAST) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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