overlapping

• Substantivo que designa uma construção ou disposição em que um elemento cobre parcialmente outro, como telhas ou sobreposições; também pode indicar coincidência parcial ou interseção entre coisas, períodos ou conceitos.

A noun referring to a design or arrangement in which one element covers a part of another, such as with tiles or shingles.

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1. Covering with partial overlapB2formal

   A situation where one element covers a part of another, as with tiles or shingles.

   Sobreposição

   • The overlapping of the roof tiles ensures no water leaks through.
   • In the mosaic, the overlapping of the pieces creates a seamless pattern.
   • The overlapping of shingles on the house protects it from the rain.

   Sinônimosimbricationlappingoverlapshingling

• Verbo 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.

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.

1. Coincide partially or whollyB2formal

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

   Sobrepor-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoincideconcurcorresponddovetailintersect

2. B2formal

   To extend over and cover a part of something else.

   Sobrepor-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimbricatelapoverlayoverlieshingle

   Antônimosdisconnectdisjoindividepartseparate