overtaking
/ˌoʊvərˈteɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of passing another vehicle or person moving in the same direction.
- Overtaking on a double yellow line is illegal in many countries.
- In racing, overtaking requires both skill and timing.
- The driver made a risky overtaking maneuver on the narrow mountain road.
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- Present participle of overtake: to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction.
- We saw a police car overtaking traffic on the highway.
- The runner is overtaking her competitors in the final lap.
- The cyclist was overtaking the slower riders one by one.
- Present participle of overtake: to become greater or more successful than; to surpass.
- The company is overtaking its rivals in market share.
- Technology is overtaking traditional methods in many industries.
- Her popularity is overtaking that of the former champion.
- Present participle of overtake: to come upon suddenly and unexpectedly (often of a feeling or event).
- A sense of panic was overtaking him as the deadline approached.
- Fatigue was overtaking the hikers after hours of climbing.
- Darkness was overtaking the village before they reached shelter.
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