overlap

sovrapporsi

Occupare in parte lo stesso spazio o svolgersi in parte nello stesso momento.

In inglese semplice: If two things partly cover each other or happen at the same time, they share some space or time.

• The two meetings overlap.
• The roof tiles must overlap slightly.
• Our holidays overlapped by three days.

Come si usa: overlap with something (My lunch break overlaps with yours.)

Sinonimi: coincide partly

Espressioni comuni: overlap in time, overlap each other, overlap slightly

sovrapporsi, coprire parzialmente

Coprire una parte di un’altra cosa o estendersi oltre il suo bordo.

In inglese semplice: To lie over part of another thing or reach beyond its edge.

• The sheets overlap each other.
• One tile overlaps the tile below it.
• The mat overlapped the edge of the desk.

Sinonimi: partly cover

Espressioni comuni: overlap the edge, overlap another sheet, overlap the tiles

sovrapporsi, coincidere

Avere in comune alcune caratteristiche, responsabilità o ambiti.

In inglese semplice: To have some of the same features, responsibilities, or areas.

• Our interests overlap.
• Their jobs overlap in several areas.
• These two maps overlap along the coast.

Come si usa: overlap with something (Her duties overlap with mine.); overlap in something (The courses overlap in content.)

Sinonimi: intersect, have in common

Espressioni comuni: overlap with something, interests overlap, roles overlap

sovrapposizione

Parte o quantità che due cose coprono entrambe o hanno in comune.

In inglese semplice: The part or amount that two things cover or have in common.

• Leave a small overlap between the sheets.
• There is an overlap in their responsibilities.
• The overlap between our schedules makes planning difficult.

Come si usa: overlap between A and B (There is some overlap between these courses.); overlap with something (This role has considerable overlap with yours.)

Sinonimi: intersection

Espressioni comuni: overlap between things, some overlap, large overlap