Gain Ground (Verb)
Meaning
Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"; "win points".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The Red Sox are gaining ground on the Yankees for first place in the American League East.
- After winning the debate, Sarah was gaining ground on her opponent in the polls.
- The team's victory over their arch-rivals helped them gain ground in the league standings.
- As the days went by, the young campaigner was gaining ground among the voters with her compelling speeches.
- The company's innovative strategy enabled it to gain ground on its competitors in the market.