She overtook the other runners and went on to win the race.
The sign says “No Overtaking.”
Seasickness can overtake passengers when the ship encounters a storm.
Recent Examples on the WebWhen they are introduced to suitable new habitats by human activity, invasive plants can overtake fragile ecosystems and siphon resources like sunlight, nutrients and water away from native plant species.—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024 Hotel occupancy in London overtook pre-pandemic levels in December according to data from consultancy firm RSM UK, while 18.5 million passengers passed through Heathrow in the first quarter of this year — an all-time high.—Jennifer Creery, Fortune Europe, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for overtake
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'overtake.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Share