overlap

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Synonyms: overlay, overleap, overlip

Antonyms: overlay, overleap, overlip

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Verb

1. To [[extend]] over and [[partly]] [[cover]] something.
2. To [[co-occur]], to [[happen]] at the same time.
3. To have an [[area]], [[range]], [[character]] or [[function]] in [[common]].
4. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Of [[set]]s: to have some [[element]]s in common.
5. {{lb|en|genetics}} To have some similar nucleotide sequences.
6. {{lb|en|arts}} An illusion of depth is created when one object partially covers another.

Noun

1. Something that overlaps or is overlapped.
2. {{lb|en|rugby}} a situation in the game where an attacking line has more players in it than the defensive line coming to meet it. The attacking side may ''exploit the overlap'' by using their superior numbers to [[break]] the opposition's defensive line. If attackers outnumber defenders by more than one player this is often termed a ''two man overlap'' or ''three man overlap'', etc. If the attacking side fails to break through usually due to poor execution, they are said to ''waste an overlap''.
3. {{lb|en|insurance|pensions}} The payment of a spouse's or other dependant's [[annuity]] benefits concurrently with the member's benefits, on death of the member during the guarantee period.<ref>{{cite-web| title=Annuity jargon explained| url=https://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk/about-pensions/retirement-choices/annuity-jargon-explained| work=Retirement Choices| publisher=The Pensions Advisory Service| accessdate=6 March 2018}}</ref>

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