gain ground

• Fortschritte machen, sich durchsetzen oder beliebter und erfolgreicher werden; an Einfluss gewinnen oder sich verbreiten.

To make progress, become more popular, accepted, or successful; to advance or increase in strength or influence.

1. Become more popular or acceptedB2formal

   To become more widely accepted, popular, or influential.

   An Boden gewinnen

   • The new technology is gaining ground in the healthcare industry.
   • His political ideas are gaining ground among young voters.
   • Electric cars are gaining ground over traditional vehicles.

2. Make progress or advanceB2formal

   To make progress or move forward in a competitive situation.

   Boden gewinnen

   • The army gained ground against the enemy forces.
   • Our team is gaining ground on the competition.
   • The company is gaining ground in the international market.