Pull ahead
verb
To move ahead of someone or something.
After the final turn, our team managed to pull ahead.
Often appears as...
- pull ahead in the race
- pull ahead of competition
verb
To start to win in a competition or race.
The Democratic candidate pulled ahead in the polls.
Often appears as...
- pull ahead in the polls
- pull ahead in the competition
verb
To move ahead of someone or something.
After the final turn, our team managed to pull ahead.
Often appears as...
- pull ahead in the race
- pull ahead of competition
verb
To start to win in a competition or race.
The Democratic candidate pulled ahead in the polls.
Often appears as...
- pull ahead in the polls
- pull ahead in the competition
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Racing Context
Often used in sports or races to describe a sudden improvement in position.
The cyclist pulled ahead in the last few meters.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Progress
May indicate a slow and steady process, rather than a quick surge.
With hard work, she slowly pulled ahead of her classmates.
Pro Tip 3/3Competitive Edge
Suggests gaining a slight advantage over a competitor or challenge.
The company pulled ahead with its innovative marketing.
Pro Tip 1/3Racing Context
Often used in sports or races to describe a sudden improvement in position.
The cyclist pulled ahead in the last few meters.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Progress
May indicate a slow and steady process, rather than a quick surge.
With hard work, she slowly pulled ahead of her classmates.
Pro Tip 3/3Competitive Edge
Suggests gaining a slight advantage over a competitor or challenge.
The company pulled ahead with its innovative marketing.
Pro Tip 1/3Racing Context
Often used in sports or races to describe a sudden improvement in position.
The cyclist pulled ahead in the last few meters.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Progress
May indicate a slow and steady process, rather than a quick surge.
With hard work, she slowly pulled ahead of her classmates.
Pro Tip 3/3Competitive Edge
Suggests gaining a slight advantage over a competitor or challenge.
The company pulled ahead with its innovative marketing.
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