C2verbartstechnology
US/ˌoʊ.vərˈleɪ/
UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈleɪ/
to put a layer of one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
In context
The map overlays traffic data on top of the street view.
The designer overlaid a thin gold pattern on the dark wooden table.
The video editor overlays subtitles onto the film in the final step.
Words that go with overlay
verb + preposition
- overlay A with BThe artist overlaid the painting with a thin layer of glaze.
- overlay A on BThe app overlays the route on the map.
verb + noun
- overlay textYou can overlay text on any photo.
- overlay graphicsThe channel overlays graphics on the live match.
- overlay dataThe report overlays sales data on the weather records.