overlap
gb/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/ us/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
B2
English
~ 6200
átfed, átfedésben van, átfedés, átlapolás
VERB
B2
1
átfed
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] overlaps (with) [something]
Our work hours overlap, so we usually take lunch together.
A munkaidőink részben átfedésben vannak, ezért általában együtt ebédelünk.
The two courses overlap in content, so you do not need to take both.
A két kurzus tartalma részben átfedi egymást, ezért nem kell mindkettőt felvenned.
Some of their responsibilities overlap with mine, which can cause confusion.
Summer holidays often overlap with the peak tourist season.
On the map, the two regions overlap in the central valley.
Learner examples
My English class overlaps with my job, so I cannot go.
Az angolórám átfedésben van a munkaidőmmel, ezért nem tudok elmenni.
Some of these ideas overlap with what we talked about yesterday.
Ezek közül néhány gondolat átfedésben van azzal, amiről tegnap beszéltünk.
Their meetings overlap, so he can only attend one.
The two images overlap on the screen.
Parts of the two projects overlap in a good way.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "overlap each other" (e.g., "Their jobs overlap each other"). In most cases, simply say "their jobs overlap" or "their jobs overlap with each other". Another common error is using "cross" or "mix" instead of "overlap" when talking about shared time or topics.
Meaning
share part of same area or time
Collocations
overlap with
|overlap in time
|overlap significantly
|overlap partially
|duties overlap
|overlapping roles
Synonyms
intersect (Often used for lines, sets, or more technical contexts; slightly more formal than "overlap".)
Antonyms
separate (Emphasizes that things are kept apart in space, time, or subject, with no shared part.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|academia
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
to be partly the same in area, time, or topic as something else, so that one part is shared
To extend over and partly cover the same area, time period, or subject as something else, so that the two things are not completely separate.
NOUN
B2
2
átfedés
B2
Usage pattern:
an overlap between [something] and [something]
There is a lot of overlap between the two job descriptions.
Sok az átfedés a két munkaköri leírás között.
The overlap between the two committees sometimes creates confusion.
A két bizottság közötti átfedés néha zavart okoz.
We tried to reduce the overlap in topics covered by the textbooks.
The study found a clear overlap between stress and sleep problems.
We need some overlap between shifts to allow for handover.
Learner examples
There is some overlap between the two courses.
Van némi átfedés a két kurzus között.
I see a big overlap in their skills.
Nagy átfedést látok a készségeik között.
We want less overlap in our work.
The overlap between the shows is only ten minutes.
This chart shows the overlap between the two groups.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes treat "overlap" only as an uncountable noun and avoid using "an overlap" (e.g., "There is overlap" instead of the more natural "There is some overlap" or "There is a big overlap"). Both countable and uncountable uses are common.
Meaning
shared part between two things
Collocations
significant overlap
|considerable overlap
|a lot of overlap
|overlap between
|areas of overlap
|overlap in responsibilities
Synonyms
intersection (More formal and often used in technical, mathematical, or academic contexts to describe the shared part.)
Antonyms
gap (Refers to the space or difference where there is no shared part between things.)
Themes
work
|academia
|planning
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
the shared part between two or more things in area, time, or topic
The part or amount by which two or more things cover the same area, time period, or subject, rather than being completely separate.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
an overlap of [material]
Make sure there is enough overlap between the roof tiles to keep water out.
Ügyelj arra, hogy a tetőcserepeknél elég nagy legyen az átlapolás, hogy ne jusson be a víz.
The fabric skirt has a front overlap that closes with buttons.
A szövetszoknya elején gombokkal záródó átlapolás van.
Insufficient overlap in the metal sheets caused the roof to leak.
The drawing shows the minimum overlap required for a safe joint.
They increased the overlap of the panels for extra strength.
Learner examples
The roof tiles have a large overlap.
A tetőcserepeknél nagy az átlapolás.
There is a small overlap between the two metal plates.
A két fémlemez között kicsi az átlapolás.
We need more overlap so the rain cannot get in.
The door has an overlap to stop the wind.
Please check the overlap of the wooden boards.
Meaning
part of material covering another part
Collocations
tile overlap
|roof overlap
|overlap joint
|paper overlap
|sufficient overlap
Synonyms
lap joint (A more specific technical term used especially in engineering and carpentry for a particular way of overlapping materials.)
Antonyms
butt joint (Describes a joint where two pieces touch end-to-end or edge-to-edge without overlapping.)
Themes
construction
|engineering
|design
|housing
|clothing
|work
Definition
the piece of material that lies over and covers part of another piece, for example in clothes or on a roof
A section of a material object, such as fabric, roofing, or metal, that extends over and partly covers another section to create a joint or extra coverage.
Grammar
Dictionary form
overlap
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
US/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
Syllables & stress
over - lap (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: overlap
- Plural: overlap, overlaps
Verb
- Base: overlap
- 3rd Person Singular: overlaps
- Present Participle: overlapping
- Past: overlapped
Word family
Forms
overlaps
noun
overlapping
verb
overlapped
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-overlapping
adjective
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: overlapping Verb
- Irregular past: overlapped Verb
Expressions
overlap with
1/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
share part with something else
to be partly the same as something else in area, time, or topic
Examples
- My shift overlaps with hers, so we can discuss the handover.
- These two reports overlap with each other in several sections.
- The conference dates overlap with my vacation plans.