Outrun

usgb/ˌaʊtˈrʌn/
verb

To run faster or escape from someone or something.

The small mouse was able to outrun the cat.
Visual representation of "outrun" - To run faster or escape from someone or something

Often appears as...

  • outrun a competitor
  • outrun danger
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Physical Escape

Often suggests a desperate or urgent need to avoid capture or harm.

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The thief managed to outrun the security guard.
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Not Literal

Can be used metaphorically to mean avoiding non-physical things, like trouble.

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They tried to outrun their past, but it caught up with them.
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Time Sensitive

Implies a race against time or a deadline.

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She worked hard to outrun the clock and finish her essay.
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