1. a bridge that carries one road or railway over another

1. to pass over or beyond something
Usage: formal
2. to go across or over something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The highway overpass spans the busy intersection below.
• Construction crews are building a new overpass to reduce traffic congestion.
• We drove under the concrete overpass on our way downtown.
• The train tracks run beneath the pedestrian overpass.
• His achievements overpass those of his predecessors.
• The river will overpass its banks during heavy rains.
• The new bridge allows traffic to overpass the railway safely.