/ˌoʊvərˈlæp/
over·lap AW
BrE /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/
NAmE /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/
[T, I]
~ (sth)
if one thing overlaps another, or the two things overlap, part of one thing covers part of the other
A fish’s scales overlap each other.
The floor was protected with overlapping sheets of newspaper.
[T]
~ sth
to make two or more things overlap
You will need to overlap the pieces of wood slightly.
[I, T]
~ (sth)
if two events overlap or overlap each other, the second one starts before the first one has finished
[I, T]
to cover part of the same area of interest, knowledge, responsibility, etc.
Our jobs overlap slightly, which sometimes causes difficulties.
~ (with) sth
The language of science overlaps with that of everyday life.
over·lap AW
BrE /ˈəʊvəlæp/
NAmE /ˈoʊvərlæp/
[C, U]
~ (between sth and sth)
a shared area of interest, knowledge, responsibility, etc.
There is (a) considerable overlap between the two subjects.
[C, U]
the amount by which one thing covers another thing
an overlap of 5 cm on each roof tile
[U, sing.]
a period of time in which two events or activities happen together
There will be an overlap of a week while John teaches Ann the job.