1. to be higher than something else; to rise above
2. to surpass or exceed in quality, achievement, or importance

Examples

• The new skyscraper overtops all the other buildings in the city.
• The mountain peak overtops the surrounding hills by several hundred feet.
• Her performance this year overtops anything she has done before.
• The cathedral spire overtops the entire town square.
• His dedication to the project overtops that of his colleagues.
• The ancient oak tree overtops the garden wall.
• This restaurant’s quality overtops all others in the neighborhood.