Translate overhead | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of overhead
adverb
Pronunciation:
/ˈōvərˈhed/
above the level of the head; in the sky:a helicopter buzzed overhead
adjective
Pronunciation:
/ˈōvərˌhed/
1situated above the level of the head:the sun was directly overhead overhead power cables
2(of a driving mechanism) above the object driven:an overhead cam four-cylinder engine
3 [attributive] (of a cost or expense) incurred in the general upkeep or running of a plant, premises, or business, and not attributable to specific products or items.
noun
Pronunciation:
/ˈōvərˌhed/
1overhead cost or expense:research conducted in space requires more overhead
2a transparency designed for use with an overhead projector.
4an overhead compartment:the bag fits in most airline overheads
