outflank

3 definitions • 3 examples

to move forward past an enemy position in order to attack it from the side or from the back

to do better than an opponent by winning an advantage over him or her:

The government has outflanked the opposition by cutting taxes.

to get an advantage over people or companies who are involved in the same industry or activity as you are:

Large firms use their influence and experience to outflank competitors.

We must reform our financial sector or risk being outflanked by foreign competition.