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overarch

/ˌoʊ.vərˈɑːrtʃ/

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verb

/ˌoʊ.vərˈɑːrtʃ/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий образовывать арку над чем-либо, или доминировать или охватывать что-либо всеобъемлющим образом.

A verb meaning to form an arch over something, or to dominate or encompass something in a comprehensive way.

  1. Be central or dominantC1formal

    To be the most important or influential element that encompasses or controls everything else.

    ruБыть центральным

    • A single theme overarches the entire novel.
    • The company's mission overarches all its business decisions.
    • A sense of justice overarches the legal system.

    Synonymscontroldominateencompassgovernovershadowpervadepredominate

  2. Form an arch overC1formal

    To form a curved structure that spans or hangs over something.

    ruОбразовывать арку над

    • Ancient trees overarch the narrow path.
    • The bridge overarches the river valley.
    • Vines overarch the entrance to the garden.

    Synonymsarch overbridgespanvault

Forms
  • overarched past participle
  • overarched past simple
  • overarching present participle
  • overarches third person singular