overtake
Definitions
To catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction.
To become greater or more successful than someone or something else.
To suddenly affect or overwhelm someone, typically an emotion or a natural force.
Examples
The race car driver managed to overtake his opponent on the final lap.
Technology continues to overtake traditional methods in almost every industry.
Synonyms
pass outstrip overhaul surpass catch up with outpace eclipse