outflank

• Verb, das bedeutet, einen Gegner von der Flanke her zu umgehen, um einen Vorteil zu erlangen, oder jemanden in einer strategischen Situation zu überlisten.

A verb meaning to move around the side of an enemy or opponent in order to gain an advantage, or to outmaneuver someone in a strategic situation.

1. Military maneuverC1formal

   To move around the side of an enemy force to gain a tactical advantage.

   Flanke umgehen

   • The general ordered his troops to outflank the enemy position.
   • They successfully outflanked the opposing army and captured the hill.
   • The cavalry was sent to outflank the enemy's left wing.

   Synonymebypassencircleflankgo aroundoutmaneuver

2. Outsmart or gain advantageC1formal

   To gain an advantage over someone, especially by being clever or strategic.

   Überlisten

   • The politician outflanked his rivals with a clever policy proposal.
   • She outflanked the competition by offering a better deal.
   • The company outflanked its competitors by launching the product early.

   Synonymebamboozlecircumventfoxoutdooutmaneuveroutplayoutsmartoutwit