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- Dictionaryovert/ə(ʊ)ˈvəːt/
adjective
- 1. done or shown openly; plainly apparent: "an overt act of aggression"
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OVERT definition: 1. done or shown publicly or in an obvious way and not secret: 2. done or shown publicly or in an…. Learn more.
The meaning of OVERT is open to view : manifest. How to use overt in a sentence.
Overt definition: open to view or knowledge; not concealed or secret. See examples of OVERT used in a sentence.
An overt action or attitude is done or shown in an open and obvious way. His recent productions have been beautifully crafted works with little overt political content. Although there is no overt hostility, Black and White students do not mix much. Synonyms: open, obvious, plain, public More Synonyms of overt.
OVERT meaning: 1. done or shown publicly or in an obvious way and not secret: 2. done or shown publicly or in an…. Learn more.
1. Open and observable; not hidden, concealed, or secret: overt hostility; overt intelligence gathering. 2. Of, relating to, or being military or intelligence operations sanctioned or mandated by Congress: overt aid to the rebels.
Overt means open and done in plain sight. An overt demand for an increase in your allowance probably won't work; instead, try praising your parents' generosity and dropping hints about how high prices are these days.
Definition of overt adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Overt Definition. Not hidden; open; observable; apparent; manifest. Done openly and publicly, without attempt at concealment and with evident intent. Of, relating to, or being military or intelligence operations sanctioned or mandated by Congress. Overt aid to the rebels. Unconcealed; open and observable; not secret.
done or shown publicly and not hidden: overt criticism. overtly. adverb. overtly racist remarks. (Definition of overt from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
