to move on / ignore / turn into
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to move on to
To switch from one topic, activity, or phase to the next. Here the verb is inseparable.
Nach der Einführung können wir zum Hauptteil des Vortrags übergehen.
After the introduction, we can move on to the main part of the presentation.
'Übergehen' is a verb with a variable prefix. It is inseparable when it means 'to switch to a topic' or 'to ignore someone'. It is separable when it means 'to change/transform'.
Der Lehrer überging meine Frage und sprach weiter. (untrennbar)
The teacher ignored my question and continued speaking. (inseparable)
The preposition helps you recognize the meaning. 'Übergehen zu' (+ dative) means 'to switch/move on'. 'Übergehen in' (+ accusative) means 'to turn into'. Without a preposition and with a person as the object, it means 'to ignore'.
Lassen Sie uns zum nächsten Punkt übergehen.
Let us move on to the next point.
The expression 'zu etwas übergehen' (to move on to something) is often used in formal situations such as presentations, meetings, or speeches to announce the next step or next topic.
Nach dieser kurzen Pause können wir zum praktischen Teil übergehen.
After this short break, we can move on to the practical part.
In the meaning of 'ignorieren' (to ignore), 'übergehen' always has a direct accusative object, which is the person being ignored. No preposition is used.
Er fühlte sich verletzt, weil sein Chef ihn bei der Beförderung übergangen hatte.
He felt hurt because his boss had passed him over for the promotion.
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'jemanden links liegen lassen' and 'jemanden übergehen' can both mean that a person is not paid attention to. The difference lies in the typical context. 'Jemanden links liegen lassen' sounds more personal: you deliberately ignore someone or show no interest. 'Jemanden übergehen' is often used when someone is not taken into account in a decision, a selection, or a conversation. The words can be confused because in both cases someone is excluded or not paid attention to. When it is about coldly ignoring someone, 'links liegen lassen' fits well. When someone is unfairly not included, 'übergehen' is more precise.
Bei der Planung wurde Tom übergangen, obwohl er viel Erfahrung hat.
Tom was passed over in the planning, even though he has a lot of experience.
Seit dem Streit lässt Marie ihren Nachbarn links liegen.
Ever since the argument, Marie has been ignoring her neighbor.