transitive verb (overtook; ~n; -taking) Etymology: Middle English, from 1over + taken to take Date: 13th century 1. to catch up with, to catch up with and pass by, to come upon suddenly
OVERTAKE
Meaning of OVERTAKE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012