Meaning
overlap, overlapping
- act or condition of overlapping or placing one thing over another
- unintended coincidence or duplication of schedules, roles, or ideas
In a sentence
C'è stata una sovrapposizione di impegni e ho dovuto cancellare la riunione.
There was a scheduling conflict and I had to cancel the meeting.
La sovrapposizione delle competenze tra i due uffici ha causato ritardi burocratici.
The overlap of responsibilities between the two offices caused bureaucratic delays.
Dobbiamo pianificare meglio il calendario per evitare ogni sovrapposizione.
We must plan the schedule better to avoid any overlap.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sovrapposizione | feminine · singular |
| sovrapposizioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly refers to timetable clashes ('sovrapposizione di orari') or duplicate duties.