overarch

• Verbe signifiant former une arche au-dessus de quelque chose, ou dominer ou englober quelque chose de manière globale.

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.

   Dominer de façon englobante

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

   Synonymescontroldominateencompassgovernovershadowpervadepredominate

2. Form an arch overC1formal

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

   Former une arche au-dessus

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

   Synonymesarch overbridgespanvault