overpass
noun
- 1
A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.
“The homeless man had built a little shelter, complete with cook-stove, beneath a concrete overpass.”
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.
“Gillian watched the overpassing shoppers on the second floor of the mall, as she relaxed in the bench on the ground floor.”
- 2
To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.
“Marshall was really overpassing his authority when he ordered the security guards to fire their tasers at the trespassers.”
- 3
To disregard, skip, or miss something.
“"Don't overpass those cheeses; they're really quite excellent!" gushed Terry, pointing to the buffet table.”
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