Visual meaning of 'overtake'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of overtake: To pass a more slowly moving object or entity. - Image 1

overtake: To pass a more slowly moving object or entity. - Thumbnail 1

overtake: To pass a more slowly moving object or entity. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.

"The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus."

action vehicle sport traffic

Visual illustration of overtake: To become greater than something else

verb

To become greater than something else

"My savings account balance finally overtook my debts. "

achievement business sport

Visual illustration of overtake: To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

verb

To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

"Our plans were overtaken by events."

action event achievement