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Vocabulary Entry
overtaking
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To catch up with and pass someone or something while moving.
Example Sentences
"She was overtaking the truck on the highway."
"He managed to overtake all the other runners."
"The car overtook us in a flash."
N
noun
The act of passing another vehicle or person in motion.
Example Sentences
"The overtaking of slower cars can sometimes be dangerous."
"He signaled before making the overtaking maneuver."
"Overtaking should be done only when it's safe."