How is the word überholen translated from German to English

English translation
Overtake
verb

An einem vorausfahrenden Fahrzeug vorbeifahren.

To pass a vehicle moving in front of you.

Examples with “überholen”

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  • Überhole nicht in der Kurve. — Do not overtake on the bend.

  • Ein roter Transporter hat uns auf der Brücke überholt. — A red van overtook us on the bridge.

  • Ist es hier sicher zu überholen? — Is it safe to overtake here?

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