overtook
[ oh-ver-too k ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈtʊk /
verb
simple past tense of overtake.
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Definition for overtook (2 of 2)
overtake
[ oh-ver-teyk ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈteɪk /
verb (used with object), o·ver·took, o·ver·tak·en, o·ver·tak·ing.
to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with: By taking a cab to the next town, we managed to overtake and board the train.
to catch up with and pass, as in a race; move by: He overtook the leader three laps from the finish.
to move ahead of in achievement, production, score, etc.; surpass: to overtake all other countries in steel production.
to happen to or befall someone suddenly or unexpectedly, as night, a storm, or death: The pounding rainstorm overtook them just outside the city.
verb (used without object), o·ver·took, o·ver·tak·en, o·ver·tak·ing.
to pass another vehicle: Never overtake on a curve.
OTHER WORDS FROM overtake
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British Dictionary definitions for overtook
overtake
/ (ˌəʊvəˈteɪk) /
verb -takes, -taking, -took or -taken
mainly British
to move past (another vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction
(tr)
to pass or do better than, after catching up with
(tr)
to come upon suddenly or unexpectedly
night overtook him
(tr)
to catch up with; draw level with