overpass

American  

[oh-ver-pas, -pahs, oh-ver-pas, -pahs] / ˈoʊ vərˌpæs, -ˌpɑs, ˌoʊ vərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs /

noun

1. a road, pedestrian walkway, railroad, bridge, etc., crossing over some barrier, as another road or walkway.

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verb (used with object)

overpassed, overpast, overpassing

1. to pass over or traverse (a region, space, etc.).

   We had overpassed the frontier during the night.

2. to pass beyond (specified limits, bounds, etc.); exceed; overstep; transgress.

   to overpass the bounds of good judgment.

3. to get over (obstacles, difficulties, etc.); surmount.

   to overpass the early days of privation and uncertainty.

4. to go beyond, exceed, or surpass.

   Greed had somehow overpassed humanitarianism.

5. to pass through (time, experiences, etc.).

   to overpass one's apprenticeship.

6. to overlook; ignore; disregard; omit.

   We could hardly overpass such grievous faults. The board overpassed him when promotions were awarded.

verb (used without object)

overpassed, overpast, overpassing

1. to pass over; pass by.

   Under the bridge there was the din of cars overpassing.

overpass British  

noun

1. another name for flyover

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verb

1. to pass over, through, or across

2. to exceed

3. to get over

4. to ignore

Etymology

Origin of overpass

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; over-, pass

Example Sentences

There are no overpasses or power cables in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal

A number of Waymo self-driving vehicles were set on fire near Olivera Street, and a group of California Highway Patrol officers on the 101 Freeway were pelted with items from protesters on the overpass above.

From Los Angeles Times

This time, Ottumwa is having its own demonstration on a highway overpass, said Bailey Johnson, a vice chair of the Wapello County Democrats, who is organizing the event.

From The Wall Street Journal

Guards have been stationed 24 hours a day at the entrances to overpasses and bridges to prevent any protests, some of them in army uniforms.

From BBC

Meanwhile, at least five police officers were treated on the scene for injuries sustained when a few protesters threw rocks from highway overpasses onto cars and one fired paintballs at officers.

From Salon

Related Words

• footbridge
• viaduct
• walkway