Meaning ofoverlapin English

Verb

1. to extend over something partially; cover
   The roof overlap the wall to prevent water from entering.
2. to share a common area or characteristic
   The two departments will overlap in their responsibilities.
3. to happen or exist at the same time
   The conference and the festival will overlap in their schedules.
4. to have elements in common (in sets)
   The two sets of data overlap in several key categories.