Überholen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überholen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to overtake", "to pass" or "to surpass".

Essential properties of "überholen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: überholen
  • Simple past: überholte
  • Participle: überholt

See full conjugation of überholen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "überholen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To overtake a vehicle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Sportwagen überholte den Lastwagen auf der Autobahn.The sports car overtook the truck on the highway.
  2. Es ist gefährlich, in einer Kurve zu überholen.It is dangerous to overtake on a curve.
  3. Sie überholte mehrere Autos auf der Landstraße.She overtook several cars on the country road.

2.) "To surpass in performance or achievements"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die junge Läuferin überholte den amtierenden Meister im Finale.The young runner surpassed the reigning champion in the final.
  2. Unser Unternehmen hat die Konkurrenz in Sachen Innovation überholt.Our company has surpassed the competition in terms of innovation.
  3. Die Schülerin überholte ihre Klassenkameraden in Mathematik.The student surpassed her classmates in mathematics.

3.) "To inspect or repair (vehicle/machinery)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Mechaniker muss den Motor überholen.The mechanic has to overhaul the engine.
  2. Wir lassen unser Auto jährlich überholen.We have our car serviced annually.
  3. Die alte Maschine wurde komplett überholt und funktioniert jetzt wie neu.The old machine was completely overhauled and now works like new.
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