Outflank (Verb)
Meaning 1
Get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The company's innovative marketing strategy helped them outflank their competitors in the burgeoning tech industry.
- The entrepreneur's creative approach to product design ultimately outflanked the more established brands in the market.
- By investing heavily in research and development, the startup was able to outflank their rivals in terms of technological advancements.
- The agile nature of the small business allowed it to outflank the larger, more sluggish corporations in adapting to changing market trends.
- The tech giant's strategic acquisition helped them outflank their competitors by gaining control of a crucial segment of the market.
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Meaning 2
Go around the flank of (an opposing army).
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The general devised a strategy to outflank the enemy by launching a surprise attack from the left side.
- To outflank the opposing force, the commander moved a battalion to the east to attack from behind a ridge.
- Enemy forces prepared to outflank them by pushing troops around to the right, but the defenders were ready.
- Their main goal was to outflank the rebel army by infiltrating their territory and launching a surprise assault.
- Using clever tactics, the military leaders were able to outflank the enemy's position, catching them off guard and causing chaos.