noun
overtaking
noun
1
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
Word Forms
overtakings plural
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_____ on a blind bend is extremely dangerous.