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o‧ver‧lap1
past tense and past participle overlapped, present participle overlapping [intransitive and transitive]
past tense and past participle overlapped, present participle overlapping [intransitive and transitive]1 if two or more things overlap, part of one thing covers part of another thing : One of Jilly's front teeth overlaps the other. The tiles on the roof overlap.
One of Jilly's front teeth overlaps the other.The tiles on the roof overlap.2 if two subjects, ideas etc overlap, they include some but not all of the same things : Maxwell's responsibilities overlap yours, so you will be sharing some of the work. two great men with overlapping interests
Maxwell's responsibilities overlap yours, so you will be sharing some of the work.two great men with overlapping interests3 if two activities or periods of time overlap, the second one starts before the first one has finished : The second phase of development overlaps the first.
The second phase of development overlaps the first. overlap with My vacation overlaps with yours.
My vacation overlaps with yours.