2eclipse verb
eclipses; eclipsed; eclips·ing [+ obj] 1 : to cause an eclipse of (the sun or moon)
▪ The sun was partially eclipsed by the moon. 2 a : to make (something) less important or popular
▪ Train travel was eclipsed by the growth of commercial airlines.
b : to do or be much better than (someone or something)
▪ Her sister's accomplishments always seemed to eclipse [=outshine] her own. ▪ The new runner's time eclipsed [=surpassed] the old record.
▪ The sun was partially eclipsed by the moon.
▪ Train travel was eclipsed by the growth of commercial airlines.
b : to do or be much better than (someone or something)
▪ Her sister's accomplishments always seemed to eclipse [=outshine] her own. ▪ The new runner's time eclipsed [=surpassed] the old record.
