Overlapping means two things cover part of each other or share some area in common. For example, two circles that partly sit on top of each other are overlapping, and two schedules can overlap if they happen at the same time.

Simple meaning

  • In physical objects , one item covers part of another, like roof shingles.
  • In time or events , things happen at the same time or partly match up, like two appointments on the same day.
  • In ideas or duties , there is shared ground, so the same topic or responsibility appears in both places.

Easy example

If your school class ends at 2:00 and your soccer practice starts at 1:45, those times overlap because they share the same 15 minutes.

In one line

Overlapping = partly covering or partly sharing the same space, time, or meaning.