overhead

• Über dem Kopf befindlich; auch verwendet für Kosten oder Ausgaben, die nicht direkt einem bestimmten Produkt oder einer bestimmten Dienstleistung zugeordnet werden können.

Located above one's head; also used to describe costs or expenses that are not directly tied to a specific product or service.

1. Located or originating from aboveB1formal

   Situated or happening above the level of the head or in the sky.

   Überkopf

   • The overhead lights flickered during the storm.
   • An overhead cable carries electricity across the street.
   • The plane's overhead compartments were full.

   Synonymeaboveaerialaloftelevatedupper

   Antonymebelowbeneathunderfootunderground

• Adverb, das eine Position direkt über dem Kopf oder in der Höhe bedeutet. Es beschreibt eine Lage oder einen Ort oberhalb des Sprechers oder eines Bezugspunkts, oft im Freien oder in der Luft.

An adverb meaning "above one's head" or "in the sky." It describes a position or location situated directly above the speaker or a reference point.

1. Above one's headA2formal

   Located or positioned directly above someone or something, especially in the sky or ceiling.

   Über Kopf

   • Birds were flying overhead in the clear blue sky.
   • The plane passed overhead with a loud roar.
   • We could hear the sound of helicopters overhead.

   Synonymeabovealofthigh upover

   Antonymebelow

2. Above the headA2formal

   Situated or occurring above the level of the head, often referring to objects or structures.

   Über dem Kopf

   • The light fixture hangs overhead in the center of the room.
   • He raised his arms overhead to stretch.
   • The bridge has a sign overhead indicating the exit.

   Synonymeabovealoftin the air

   Antonymebelowbeneathunderfootunderneath

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: laufende Geschäftskosten (wie Miete und Nebenkosten), der Rechen- oder Speicheraufwand eines Computersystems für Aufgaben, die nicht direkt mit den Daten zusammenhängen, eine transparente Folie für den Tageslichtprojektor, die Oberseite eines geschlossenen Raums auf einem Schiff oder ein Schlag im Tennis über dem Kopf.

A noun with multiple meanings, including ongoing business expenses (such as rent and utilities), the processing time or disk space required by a computer system for tasks not directly related to data, a transparency used with an overhead projector, the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship, or a tennis shot hit above the head.

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1. Property maintenance costsB2formalbusiness

   The ongoing expenses required to maintain a property, such as taxes, utilities, and insurance, excluding depreciation, financing, or income taxes.

   Betriebskosten

   • The company's overhead includes rent, utilities, and insurance.
   • We need to reduce our overhead to increase profitability.
   • Property overhead can be a significant burden for small businesses.

2. Computer processing overheadC1formalIT

   The processing time required by a device before executing a command, often due to system management tasks.

   Overhead

   • The system's overhead slows down data processing.
   • Minimizing overhead is crucial for efficient computing.
   • The overhead for this operation is about 10 milliseconds.

   Synonymeburdenlatency

3. Disk space overheadC1formalIT

   The disk space used for non-data information, such as location and timing data, rather than actual content.

   Speicherplatz-Overhead

   • The file system overhead reduces available storage space.
   • Overhead for metadata can consume up to 5% of the disk.
   • We need to account for overhead when calculating storage needs.

4. Overhead projector transparencyB1formal

   A transparent sheet used with an overhead projector to display images or text.

   Overhead-Folie

   • The teacher placed an overhead on the projector for the lesson.
   • We used overheads to present the data during the meeting.
   • Overhead transparencies are now largely replaced by digital slides.

   Synonymeacetatefoilslidetransparencyviewgraph

5. Ship's ceilingC2formal

   The top surface of an enclosed space on a ship, such as a cabin or hold.

   Schiffsdecke

   • The sailor painted the overhead in the engine room.
   • Water dripped from the overhead in the old ship.
   • The overhead in the cabin was low, requiring caution.

   Synonymeceiling

6. Tennis smashB2informalsport

   A hard shot in tennis where the ball is struck above the head, typically a return of a lob.

   Überkopfschlag

   • He won the point with a powerful overhead.
   • Her overhead was too fast for the opponent to return.
   • Practice your overhead to improve your net game.

   Synonymesmash