overtake overtake /ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk/

verb

1. () Catch up with and possibly overtake  ( catch , overtake , catch up with )
   catch up with and possibly overtake
    The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
   The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
   
2. () Travel past  ( overhaul , overtake , pass )
   travel past
    The sports car passed all the trucks
   The sports car passed all the trucks
   
3. Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli  ( overtake , whelm , overpower , overcome , overwhelm , sweep over )
   overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
     With determination and hard work, she overcame her fear of public speaking.
   With determination and hard work, she overcame her fear of public speaking.