Definitions

1. verb

to catch up with and pass (someone or something) in a journey, competition, or activity

“The faster car overtook the slower one on the highway.”

2. verb

to surpass or exceed (something) in a particular quality or degree

“She overtook her personal best time in the marathon yesterday.”

3. noun

a person or thing that catches up with and passes another

“The overtaker was given a warning for speeding.”

4. noun

a person or thing that surpasses or exceeds another in a particular quality or degree

“She was the overtaker of her age group in the competition.”