OVERTAKE

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, , ''''
  3. To become greater than something else
  4. To occur unexpectedly
    "Our plans were overtaken by events."


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