Meaning Of The Word Overtake

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What's The Definition Of Overtake?

overtake
verb: If someone or something overtakes a competitor, they become more successful than them.
verb: If you overtake a vehicle or a person that is ahead of you and moving in the same direction, you pass them.

overtake in American English
to catch up with and, often, go beyond
intransitive verb: to pass another vehicle
transitive verb: to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with

overtake in British English
verb: to move past (another vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction

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