같은 방향으로 가는 대상을 따라잡아 앞지르다.
To catch up with and pass someone or something traveling in the same direction.
예문:
"The driver accelerated to overtake the slow-moving truck on the highway."
"It is illegal and dangerous to overtake on a solid white line."
수량, 정도, 중요성 면에서 다른 대상을 능가하거나 앞서다.
To become greater in number, amount, or importance than something else.
예문:
"Online sales are projected to overtake in-store purchases this holiday season."
"The small tech firm overtook its rivals through constant innovation."
불행한 일이나 상황이 갑자기 또는 예기치 않게 닥치다.
To happen to someone suddenly or unexpectedly, especially something unpleasant.
예문:
"Night overtook the travelers while they were still deep in the forest."
"Disaster overtook the expedition just miles from the summit."
감정이나 신체적 상태가 누군가를 강하게 압도하거나 사로잡다.
To affect someone strongly or suddenly, particularly an emotion or physical state.
예문:
"A feeling of deep sadness overtook him as he looked at the old photographs."
"Sleep finally overtook the exhausted student at her desk."