overlap

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

   there was no overlap between their proposals

2. 2
   verb

   coincide partially or wholly

   Our vacations overlap

3. 3
   verb

   extend over and cover a part of

   The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city

4. 4
   verb

   To extend over and partly cover something.

   The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk.

5. 5
   verb

   To have an area, range, character or function in common.

   The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges.

6. 6
   verb

   Of sets: to have some elements in common.

   The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians).

7. 7
   noun

   a flap that lies over another part

8. 8
   noun

   the property of partial coincidence in time

Etymology

From over- + lap. Cognate with Dutch overlap.