Overpass: meaning, definitions and examples

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overpass

[ ˈoʊvərˌpæs ]

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road construction

An overpass is a bridge that carries one road or railway over another.

Synonyms

bridge, flyover

Examples of usage

We had to take the overpass to avoid the traffic jam.
The overpass collapsed during the earthquake.

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urban planning

An overpass is a structure built to allow pedestrians or vehicles to cross a road or railway safely without interfering with the traffic flow.

Synonyms

crossing, pedestrian bridge

Examples of usage

The city council approved the construction of a new overpass near the school.
The overpass provides a safe passage for pedestrians.

Translations

Translations of the word "overpass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viaduto

🇮🇳 ऊपरी पुल

🇩🇪 Überführung

🇮🇩 jembatan layang

🇺🇦 надземний перехід

🇵🇱 wiadukt

🇯🇵 陸橋

🇫🇷 passage supérieur

🇪🇸 paso elevado

🇹🇷 üst geçit

🇰🇷 고가도로

🇸🇦 جسر علوي

🇨🇿 nadzemní přechod

🇸🇰 nadjazd

🇨🇳 立交桥

🇸🇮 nadvoz

🇮🇸 yfirferð

🇰🇿 үстінен өту

🇬🇪 ზედა გადასასვლელი

🇦🇿 üst keçid

🇲🇽 paso elevado

Word origin

The word 'overpass' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'over' and 'pass'. It first appeared in American English to describe a bridge carrying one road over another. Overpasses became more common with the growth of automobile traffic and the need to separate different roadways for safety and efficiency.