This is the 2875th most frequent French word.
dépasser
To exceed, surpass, overtake, or go beyond.
In this context, 'dépasser' is used to mean 'exceed' or 'go beyond' a specified limit.
Je ne veux pas dépasser la limite de vitesse en conduisant.
I do not want to exceed the speed limit while driving.
Here, 'dépasser' implies 'to surpass' or 'to do better than' what was expected.
L'enfant a dépassé les attentes de ses professeurs cette année.
The child surpassed the expectations of the teachers this year.
In this example, 'dépasser' means 'to pass' or 'to overtake' someone, especially in a lineup or queue.