To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress or motion; to catch. The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake. Exodus 15:9.

To come upon; to fall on afterwards. Vengeance shall overtake the wicked.

To take by surprise. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye who are spiritual, restore such one in the spirit of meekness. Galatians 6:17.