Looking for the meaning of the word OVERHEAD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERHEAD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overhead
Speech Type: Adverb
ˌəʊvəˈhɛd
above the level of the head; in the sky
Short Definition:above level of head
Examples:- a helicopter buzzed overhead
Word: Overhead
Speech Type: Adjective
ˌəʊvəˈhɛd
situated above the level of the head
Short Definition:situated above level of head
Examples:- the sun was directly overhead
(of a driving mechanism) above the object driven
Short Definition:above object driven
Examples:- an overhead cam four-cylinder engine
(of a cost or expense) incurred in the upkeep or running of a plant, premises, or business and not attributable to individual products or items
Short Definition:incurred in running of business etc.
Examples:- the company has very high overhead costs
Word: Overhead
Speech Type: Noun
ˈəʊvəhɛd
an overhead cost or expense
Short Definition:overhead cost or expense
Examples:- overheads, such as lighting, equipment, and any little extras, are paid for out of a centralized fund
a transparency designed for use with an overhead projector
Short Definition:transparency for overhead projector
Examples:- software for producing slides, charts, and overheads
an overhead compartment, especially on an aircraft
Short Definition:overhead compartment
Examples:- passengers get up to fiddle with their luggage in the overheads
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