overlap
🇺🇸
/ˌəʊvərˈlæp/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈlæp/
verb
R
When one thing partly covers another thing
The roof tiles overlap to keep the rain out.
R
To place things so they partly cover each other
Make sure the shingles overlap by at least two inches.
R
When two events happen at the same time
The meetings overlap, so I can't attend both.
R
To share similar ideas or areas
Our research interests overlap in several areas.
noun
R
The shared part between two things
There is some overlap between math and science skills.
R
The amount one thing covers another
The overlap between the boards should be one inch.
R
A time when two things happen together
There will be a two-day overlap between the old and new managers.
translation
When one thing partly covers another thing; To place things so they partly cover each other; When two events happen at the same time; To share similar ideas or areas
The shared part between two things; The amount one thing covers another; A time when two things happen together
Word Forms
Progressive
overlapping
Plural
overlaps
3rd Present
overlaps
Perfect
overlapped
Past
overlapped