Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌhɛd/
noun the space above one's head or the ceiling of a room
A1 The overhead light in the room is too bright.
A2 She hit the ball so hard that it went over the overhead wires.
B1 The company is trying to reduce overhead costs to increase profits.
B2 The overhead projector is used for presentations in the conference room.
C1 The CEO discussed the company's overhead expenses during the board meeting.
C2 The architect designed the building with large overhead windows to let in natural light.
adjective located above or on top of something
A1 The overhead light in the room is very bright.
A2 The overhead storage compartments on the plane were full.
B1 The overhead costs of running a business can be significant.
B2 The overhead projector displayed the presentation slides on the screen.
C1 The company's overhead expenses were carefully monitored to ensure profitability.
C2 The overhead view from the helicopter allowed us to see the entire city below.
formal The overhead costs of running a business can be quite high.
informal Don't forget to watch out for the overhead when budgeting for the project.
slang I'm always trying to cut down on my overhead to save money.
figurative The dark clouds loomed overhead, signaling an incoming storm.
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