overarch
overarch
Definition
over·arch (ō′vər ärc̸h′)
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to form an arch over (something)
overarch
Usage Examples
Object
- theme: These are set within the context of four interlinked, overarching themes, each mutually dependent on the others.
- objective: The aims for the synthesis will provide overarching objectives for all of the components, enabling each to complement the overall project.
- principle: These are overarching principles rather than a list of legal requirements.
- policy: And he would like more emphasis on tackling inequalities within a national health strategy overarching NHS policy.
- issue: Westminster retained responsibility for forestry in England and for overarching international issues.
- framework: It is on the contrary being cemented into overarching political framework, which sets the parameters for domestic as well as international politics.
Browse dictionary entries near overarch
- overalls
- overall
- overage
- overact
- overachieving
- overachiever
- overachievement
- overachieved
- overachieve
- overabundant
- overarching
- overarm
- overate
- overawe
- overawed
- overawing
- overbalance
- overbalanced
- overbalancing
- overbear
