Overtake

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈəʊvÉ™(ɹ).teɪk/
• US IPA: /oÊŠvɚˈteɪk/
• Rhymes: -eɪk

Origin

- + take

Full definition of overtake

Verb

1. To pass a more slowly moving object.
2. To catch up with, but not pass, a more slowly moving vehicle, animal etc."I overtook and passed the doctor between Woking and Send." 1898, H. G. Wells,
3. (economics) To become greater than something else
4. To occur unexpectedly"Our plans were overtaken by events."

Anagrams

• takeover, take over