überholen
Translation
to overtake, to pass, to surpass, to overhaul
Examples
Man darf hier nicht überholen.
You are not allowed to overtake here.
Die neue Technologie hat die alte überholt.
The new technology has surpassed the old one.
Der Motor des Autos muss überholt werden.
The car's engine needs to be overhauled.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to overtake sb./sth. The fast runner overtook all the others.
((sth.)) to overhaul sth. The workshop will overhaul the engine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to pass, to surpass; Antonyms: to fall behind
Etymology
Composed of 'über' (over) and 'holen' (to fetch, get). It conveys the sense of 'getting over and ahead of' something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hauling' (sounds like holen) yourself 'over' (über) another car on the highway to remember 'to overtake'.