OVERPASS

Scrabble

WWF

O(1) V(4) E(1) R(1) P(3) A(1) S(1) S(1)

NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓

Definition

noun

A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.
“The homeless man had built a little shelter, complete with cook-stove, beneath a concrete overpass.”

verb

To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.
“Gillian watched the overpassing shoppers on the second floor of the mall, as she relaxed in the bench on the ground floor.”
To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.
“Marshall was really overpassing his authority when he ordered the security guards to fire their tasers at the trespassers.”
To disregard, skip, or miss something.
“"Don't overpass those cheeses; they're really quite excellent!" gushed Terry, pointing to the buffet table.”