overlay
gb/ˈoʊvɚlˌeɪ/ us/ˈoʊvɚlˌeɪ/
B2
English
fedvény, overlay, ráhelyez, rárétegez, fedőréteg, borítás, beborít, befed, térképréteg
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
an overlay (on/over [content])
A dark overlay appeared behind the login box to focus your attention.
A bejelentkezési mező mögött egy sötét fedvény jelent meg, hogy a figyelmedet a mezőre irányítsa.
The app uses an overlay to show quick settings without leaving the page.
Az alkalmazás fedvényt használ a gyorsbeállítások megjelenítésére az oldal elhagyása nélkül.
Turn off the overlay if it blocks the subtitles.
Learner examples
A message overlay covers part of the screen.
Egy üzenetfedvény a képernyő egy részét takarja.
I closed the overlay.
Bezártam a fedvényt.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse overlay (one layer on top of another) with overlap (two things partly cover each other).
Meaning
layer shown on top
Collocations
a semi-transparent overlay
|a dark overlay
|a pop-up overlay
|an overlay appears
|remove the overlay
|dismiss the overlay
|an overlay menu
|a modal overlay
|text overlay
|an overlay window
Synonyms
layer (General term; not always on-screen.)
|
pop-up (Common UI term; not necessarily semi-transparent or layered.)
Antonyms
background (The content behind the overlay.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|media
|design
Definition
something on a screen that sits on top of other content
A layer of text, graphics, or a window that appears on top of other content on a screen without fully replacing it.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
overlay [A] on/over [B]
They overlaid the company logo on the final video.
A cég logóját ráhelyezték a végleges videóra.
The app overlays live traffic data over the road map.
Az alkalmazás élő forgalmi adatokat helyez az úttérképre úgy, hogy mindkettő látszik.
You can overlay captions on the clip in the editor.
Learner examples
I overlaid text on the photo.
Szöveget helyeztem a fotóra.
The program overlays a grid over the image.
A program egy rácsot helyez a képre.
Common mistake:
Learners may say *overlay into*; the usual prepositions are on or over.
Meaning
superimpose one thing on another
Collocations
overlay text on a video
|overlay a logo
|overlay subtitles
|overlay data on a map
|overlay an image
|overlay information
|overlay graphics
|overlay a grid
|overlay a filter
|overlay a watermark
Synonyms
superimpose (More formal and common in imaging/printing contexts.)
|
layer (More general; often used as a verb in design workflows.)
Antonyms
remove (To take the layer away so it no longer covers the base.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|media
|design
Definition
to put one image or layer on top of another
To place one image, layer, or set of information on top of another so both can be seen together.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
an overlay of [material] (on/over [surface])
The dress has a lace overlay that softens the look.
A ruhán egy csipkeréteg lágyítja az összhatást.
They added a protective overlay to the tabletop.
Védőborítást tettek az asztallapra.
A thin overlay of color made the pattern stand out.
Learner examples
The cake has a chocolate overlay.
A tortán csokoládébevonat van.
The table has a protective overlay.
Az asztalon védőborítás van.
Common mistake:
In physical contexts, overlay is usually a layer added on top, not a complete replacement.
Meaning
covering layer placed over something
Collocations
a lace overlay
|a decorative overlay
|a fabric overlay
|a protective overlay
|a wood overlay
|a thin overlay
|an overlay of paint
|a tile overlay
|a transparent overlay
|an overlay layer
Synonyms
covering (Emphasizes protection more than layering.)
|
top layer (Plain, non-technical equivalent.)
Antonyms
base (The underlying surface the overlay sits on.)
Themes
home
|fashion
|design
|materials
Definition
a top layer added to something
A layer of material or decoration placed on top of something else, often to protect it or change how it looks.
VERB
C1
4
Usage pattern:
overlay [surface] with [material] / be overlaid with [material]
By morning, the hills were overlaid with fresh snow.
Reggelre friss hó borította a dombokat.
They overlaid the old floor with new tiles instead of replacing it.
A régi padlót új csempével borították be ahelyett, hogy kicserélték volna.
The artist overlaid the sketch with bold strokes of color.
Learner examples
The ground was overlaid with snow.
A földet hó borította.
They overlaid the floor with wood.
Fával borították be a padlót.
Common mistake:
Overlay is often used in passive form (be overlaid with) to describe a surface covered by a layer.
Meaning
cover by laying over
Collocations
be overlaid with snow
|overlay the surface with tiles
|overlay concrete
|overlay with decorative panels
|overlay a floor
|overlay a road
|overlay a base
|overlay with a thin layer
|overlay the design
|overlay with fabric
Synonyms
cover (More general; does not strongly suggest a distinct added layer.)
|
coat (Often implies a thin layer of liquid (paint, varnish).)
Antonyms
expose (To uncover so the surface is visible.)
Themes
daily_life
|home
|nature
|materials
Definition
to cover something with a layer on top
To cover something by placing another layer or substance on top of it.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
térképréteg
B2
fedvény
C1
Usage pattern:
an overlay of [data] (on/over [map])
Turn on the weather overlay to see the storm path.
Kapcsold be az időjárási térképréteget, hogy lásd a vihar útvonalát.
The report includes an overlay of population density on the city map.
A jelentés a várostérképen megjelenített népsűrűségi réteget is tartalmazza.
They used an overlay to compare the old boundaries with the new ones.
Learner examples
I added a traffic overlay to the map.
Forgalmi réteget adtam a térképhez.
The map has a weather overlay.
A térképen van egy időjárási réteg.
Meaning
map layer combination
Collocations
a map overlay
|a satellite overlay
|a weather overlay
|a traffic overlay
|a heat-map overlay
|a boundary overlay
|a GIS overlay
|an overlay layer
|add an overlay
|toggle the overlay
Synonyms
layer (Common GIS term; may be broader than overlay.)
Antonyms
base map (The underlying reference map beneath overlays.)
Themes
technology
|maps
|data
Definition
a data layer added on top of a map
A map or dataset layer placed over another map to compare them or to show additional information, especially in digital mapping.
Grammar
Dictionary form
overlay
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚlˌeɪ/
US/ˈoʊvɚlˌeɪ/
Syllables & stress
over - lay (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: overlay
- Plural: overlays
Verb
- Base: overlay
- 3rd Person Singular: overlays
- Present Participle: overlaying
- Past: overlaid, overlayed
- Past Participle: overlaid
Word family
Forms
overlays
noun
overlaying
verb
overlaid
verb
overlayed
verb
Related words
layer
noun A2
Expressions
overlay analysis
1/ˈoʊvɚlˌeɪ ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
combine map layers for results
a GIS method that combines map layers
Examples
- They used overlay analysis to find where flood risk overlaps with new housing plans.
- The consultant performed overlay analysis on land-use and soil layers.
- Overlay analysis helped identify the best routes for the new pipeline.
overlay district
1/ˈoʊvɚlˌeɪ dˈɪstɹɪkt/
fixed phrase
legal
extra zoning rules area
a zone with extra building rules
Examples
- The property falls within a historic overlay district.
- The city created an overlay district to limit building heights near the river.
- Developers must meet both base zoning and overlay district rules.
Learner examples
- This neighborhood is in an overlay district.
overlay network
1/ˈoʊvɚlˌeɪ nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
technical
virtual network on another network
a virtual network that runs on top of another network
Examples
- The VPN creates an overlay network on top of the public internet.
- Their microservices communicate through an overlay network managed by the platform.
- The team troubleshot routing problems inside the overlay network.
Learner examples
- A VPN can create an overlay network.