overlap

A noun referring to a shared area, common ground, or partial coincidence between two or more things, such as ideas, events, or physical objects.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее общую область, точки соприкосновения или частичное совпадение между двумя или более вещами, такими как идеи, события или физические объекты.esSustantivo que designa la zona común, el solapamiento o la coincidencia parcial entre dos o más cosas, como ideas, eventos u objetos físicos.frNom désignant une zone commune, des points de contact ou une coïncidence partielle entre deux ou plusieurs choses, telles que des idées, des événements ou des objets physiques.deSubstantiv, das einen gemeinsamen Bereich, Berührungspunkte oder eine teilweise Übereinstimmung zwischen zwei oder mehr Dingen wie Ideen, Ereignissen oder physischen Objekten bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa a parte em comum, o ponto de contato ou a coincidência parcial entre duas ou mais coisas, como ideias, eventos ou objetos físicos; também pode indicar a ação de sobrepor-se parcialmente ou uma extensão que cobre parte de outra.zh名词，指两个或多个事物（如想法、事件或物理对象）共同拥有的区域、共同点或部分重合。arاسم يدل على منطقة مشتركة أو نقطة تلاقٍ أو تطابق جزئي بين شيئين أو أكثر، كالأفكار أو الأحداث أو الأجسام المادية.

1. Common ground between theories or phenomena B2 formal

   A representation of shared aspects or similarities between different ideas, theories, or phenomena.

   • There is a significant overlap between the two scientific theories.
   • The overlap in their research findings suggests a common underlying principle.
   • Historians often discuss the overlap between cultural and political movements.

   ruОбщая областьesSolapamiento / punto en comúnfrRecoupementdeÜberschneidungptPonto em comumzh共同点arالمجال المشترك

   Sinônimos: common groundcommonalityconvergencecorrespondenceintersection

   Antônimos: disconnectiondiscrepancydivergencegap

2. Partial coincidence in time B2 formal

   The property of two or more events or periods occurring at the same time or partially sharing a time frame.

   • The overlap of the two meetings caused scheduling conflicts.
   • There is a time overlap between the morning and afternoon shifts.
   • The overlap in their schedules allowed them to collaborate.

   ruПересечение во времениessolapamiento temporalfrchevauchement temporeldeZeitliche ÜberschneidungptSobreposição temporalzh时间重叠arالتقاطع الزمني

   Sinônimos: coincidenceconcomitanceconcurrenceconcurrencyintersection

3. A flap that lies over another part C1 formal

   A part or piece that extends over and covers another part, often used in construction or design.

   • The roof tiles have an overlap to prevent water leakage.
   • The overlap of the fabric ensures a secure seam.
   • Engineers designed an overlap in the metal sheets for stability.

   ruНахлёстessolapefrpartie qui recouvre une autredeÜberlappungptSobreposiçãozh搭接arتراكب

   Sinônimos: lapoverlay

• overlaps plural form
• overlaps' possessive plural form
• overlap's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate that two or more things extend over and cover part of the same area, or that they share a common period, subject, or feature.

ruГлагол, используемый для указания на то, что два или более объекта простираются и покрывают часть одной и той же области, или что они имеют общий период, тему или характеристику.esVerbo que indica que dos o más cosas se extienden cubriendo parcialmente la misma área, o que comparten un período de tiempo, tema o característica.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer que deux ou plusieurs objets s'étendent et couvrent une partie d'une même zone, ou qu'ils partagent une période, un sujet ou une caractéristique commune.deVerb, das angibt, dass zwei oder mehr Objekte sich teilweise überdecken, also einen Teil desselben Bereichs einnehmen, oder dass sie einen gemeinsamen Zeitraum, ein gemeinsames Thema oder eine gemeinsame Eigenschaft haben.ptVerbo usado para indicar que dois ou mais objetos se estendem e cobrem parte da mesma área, ou que compartilham um mesmo período, tema ou característica.zh表示两个或多个物体在空间上部分覆盖同一区域，或在时间、主题、特征上有共同部分。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى أن شيئين أو أكثر يمتدان ويغطيان جزءًا من المنطقة نفسها، أو أن بينهما فترة زمنية أو موضوعًا أو صفة مشتركة.

1. Coincide partially or wholly B2 formal

   To share a part of a time, space, or subject with something else.

   • Their schedules overlap, so they can meet for lunch.
   • The two projects overlap in their goals and methods.
   • The responsibilities of the two departments overlap significantly.

   ruПересекатьсяessuperponersefrse chevaucher / coïncider partiellementdeSich überschneidenptSobrepor-sezh重叠arيتقاطع جزئيًا أو كليًا

   Sinônimos: coincideconcurcorresponddovetailintersect

2. Extend over and cover a part of B2 formal

   To extend over and cover a part of something else.

   • The tiles overlap each other to prevent water leakage.
   • The edges of the paper overlap slightly when folded.
   • The roof shingles overlap to create a waterproof seal.

   ruПерекрыватьesSolaparse, superponersefrChevaucherdeÜberlappenptSobrepor-sezh重叠arيتراكب

   Sinônimos: imbricatelapoverlayoverlieshingle

   Antônimos: disconnectdisjoindividepartseparate

• overlapped past participle
• overlapped past simple
• overlapping present participle
• overlaps third person singular