outflank

• Verbe signifiant contourner l'ennemi par le flanc pour prendre un avantage, ou déjouer quelqu'un dans une situation stratégique.

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.

   Déborder par le flanc

   • 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.

   Synonymesbypassencircleflankgo aroundoutmaneuver

2. Outsmart or gain advantageC1formal

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

   Déjouer par la ruse

   • 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.

   Synonymesbamboozlecircumventfoxoutdooutmaneuveroutplayoutsmartoutwit