1. to be higher than something else; to rise above
2. to exceed or surpass in amount, degree, or importance

Examples

• The new skyscraper will overtop all other buildings in the city.
• Mountain peaks overtop the surrounding hills.
• Her performance overtopped everyone’s expectations.
• The flood waters began to overtop the dam.
• His achievements overtop those of his predecessors.
• The cathedral spire overtops the nearby houses.
• Sales this quarter overtop last year’s numbers.