overhead

above or hanging above a person's head

encima, sobre la cabeza

• overhead lighting

Collocations overhead luggage rack · overhead projector

• The sign was overhead.

  La señal estaba encima de la cabeza.

costing a lot of money; expensive

caro, costoso

• overhead costs

Collocations high overheads · reduce overhead expenses

• The project had high overhead costs.

  El proyecto tuvo costos muy elevados.

to look upwards or to the side, especially when you are looking for something

mirar hacia arriba, buscar

• look overhead

Collocations overhead to check · search overhead

• She looked overhead for the exit sign.

  Ella miró hacia arriba en busca de la señal de salida.

above a train, bus, or other vehicle; on the roof of a vehicle

encima del vehículo, en el techo

• overhead luggage compartment

Collocations overhead storage space · overhead baggage area

• The luggage was stored overhead.

  El equipaje se almacenó en el techo del vehículo.

costs that are not directly related to the production of goods or services but are necessary for running a business

gastos indirectos, costos operativos

• overhead expenses

Collocations reduce overheads · budget for overhead costs

• The company's overheads were too high.

  Los gastos operativos de la empresa eran demasiado altos.

in a position above the head, especially in gymnastics or basketball

sobre la cabeza, en posición elevada

• overhead shot

Collocations overhead pass · overhead throw

• He made an overhead shot.

  Él hizo un tiro desde arriba de la cabeza.

above the ground, especially in relation to cables or pipes

encima del suelo, en el aire

• overhead cable

Collocations overhead power line · overhead water pipe

• The overhead cables were down.

  Los cables aéreos estaban caídos.

to be responsible for something or to have control over it

tener la responsabilidad, encargarse de

• take overhead responsibility

Collocations overhead management · overhead supervision

• She took overhead responsibility for the project.

  Ella se hizo cargo de la responsabilidad del proyecto.