überschreiten

Definitions of überschreiten
  1. verb
    pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
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    type of:
    streben
    go across or through
  2. verb
    be superior or better than some standard
    synonyms: auszeichnen, hervorragen, hervortun
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    type of:
    abstechen, auffallen, hervorheben, hervorstechen
    distinguish oneself
  3. verb
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
    synonyms: brechen, zuwiderhandeln, übertreten
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    antonyms:
    halten
    conform one's action or practice to
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