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overtaking

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈoʊvɝˌteɪkɪŋ// UK //ˌəʊvətˈeɪkɪŋ// over·tak·ing

n. the act of passing another vehicle that is moving more slowly in the same direction.

n. the act of catching up with and passing a vehicle or person moving in the same direction. Often used in the context of road safety and traffic regulations.


SIMPLE

Dangerous overtaking is a common cause of road accidents.

CONTEXTUAL

The driver waited for a long straight section of the road before attempting any overtaking.

COMPLEX

The highway code strictly prohibits overtaking on the left in most circumstances to prevent collisions caused by blind spots and unexpected lane changes.

Synonyms
Usage

Often functions as a gerund noun; frequently appears in compound forms like 'overtaking lane'.

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