overlap
gb/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/ us/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
B2
Engleză
~ 6200
átfed, átfedésben van, átfedés, átlapolás
VERB
B2
1
átfed
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
share part of same area or time
Colocații
overlap with
|overlap in time
|overlap significantly
|overlap partially
|duties overlap
|overlapping roles
Sinonime
intersect (Often used for lines, sets, or more technical contexts; slightly more formal than "overlap".)
Antonime
separate (Emphasizes that things are kept apart in space, time, or subject, with no shared part.)
Teme
daily life
|work
|academia
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
átfedés
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
shared part between two things
Colocații
significant overlap
|considerable overlap
|a lot of overlap
|overlap between
|areas of overlap
|overlap in responsibilities
Sinonime
intersection (More formal and often used in technical, mathematical, or academic contexts to describe the shared part.)
Antonime
gap (Refers to the space or difference where there is no shared part between things.)
Teme
work
|academia
|planning
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
part of material covering another part
Colocații
tile overlap
|roof overlap
|overlap joint
|paper overlap
|sufficient overlap
Sinonime
lap joint (A more specific technical term used especially in engineering and carpentry for a particular way of overlapping materials.)
Antonime
butt joint (Describes a joint where two pieces touch end-to-end or edge-to-edge without overlapping.)
Teme
construction
|engineering
|design
|housing
|clothing
|work
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
overlap
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
US/ˈoʊvɚlˌæp/
Silabe și accent
over - lap (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: overlap
- Plural: overlap, overlaps
Verb
- Base: overlap
- 3rd Person Singular: overlaps
- Present Participle: overlapping
- Past: overlapped
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
overlaps
noun
overlapping
verb
overlapped
verb
Negative and opposite forms
non-overlapping
adjective
Aspecte importante
- Irregular present participle: overlapping Verb
- Irregular past: overlapped Verb
Expresii
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
Exemple
- 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.