noun
overtaking
Overtaking (noun) means the act of passing a slower vehicle or competitor. Example: “Overtaking on a blind bend is extremely dangerous.”
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The act of passing a slower vehicle or competitor.
"Overtaking on a blind bend is extremely dangerous."
"The race was decided by a daring overtaking manoeuvre on the last lap."
How to use overtaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of moving past someone or something ahead of you.
Common pairings
overtaking lane
dangerous overtaking
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Word forms
- Plural
- overtakings
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_____ on a blind bend is extremely dangerous.
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What does “overtaking” mean?
The word “overtaking” means the act of passing a slower vehicle or competitor. In plain terms, the action of moving past someone or something ahead of you.
How do you use “overtaking” in a sentence?
Here is “overtaking” used in a sentence: “Overtaking on a blind bend is extremely dangerous.”
What part of speech is “overtaking”?
“Overtaking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of overtaking?
"overtaking" (noun) means the act of passing a slower vehicle or competitor.
