outflank

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.

ruГлагол, означающий обойти противника с фланга, чтобы получить преимущество, или перехитрить кого-либо в стратегической ситуации.esVerbo que significa rebasar o rodear el flanco del enemigo para obtener ventaja, o superar a alguien en astucia en una situación estratégica.frVerbe signifiant contourner l'ennemi par le flanc pour prendre un avantage, ou déjouer quelqu'un dans une situation stratégique.deVerb, das bedeutet, einen Gegner von der Flanke her zu umgehen, um einen Vorteil zu erlangen, oder jemanden in einer strategischen Situation zu überlisten.ptVerbo que significa contornar o flanco de um inimigo para obter vantagem, ou superar alguém com esperteza em uma situação estratégica.zh动词，指绕过敌人侧翼以取得优势，也指在策略上智胜或胜过某人。arفعل يعني الالتفاف حول الخصم من جناحه لتحقيق ميزة عسكرية أو تكتيكية، أو التغلب على شخص بالحيلة والمناورة الاستراتيجية.

1. Military maneuver C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбойти с флангаesFlanquearfrDéborder par le flancdeFlanke umgehenptFlanquearzh侧翼包抄arالالتفاف حول الجناح

   Synonyms: bypassencircleflankgo aroundoutmaneuver

2. Outsmart or gain advantage C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПерехитритьesAventajar con astuciafrDéjouer par la rusedeÜberlistenptPassar a pernazh智取arالتغلّب بالدهاء

   Synonyms: bamboozlecircumventfoxoutdooutmaneuveroutplayoutsmartoutwit

• outflanked past participle
• outflanked past simple
• outflanking present participle
• outflanks third person singular