(of a goal or level) To attain or rise to
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(of a feeling) To affect (someone) suddenly and powerfully
“You don't let frustration overtake you when you're looking for change.”
To catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction
“The fast descent down the mountain might disturb even city folk, especially when the driver pulls out to overtake other cars on the narrow road.”
To become greater or more successful than
“Tourism is doing pretty well in Mauritius, too, and is set to overtake sugar as the country's most important industry.”
To overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
To advance toward success
To leapfrog, overtake, or butt in, bypassing others in a line or sequence
(of a goal or level) To attain or rise to
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