pull ahead
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
to get in front of other people
Literal meaning: Literally, to pull yourself farther to the front.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to move in front of others in a race or competition
"Our team pulled ahead in the final five minutes."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to become more successful or advanced than others
"Smaller firms struggled as the market leader pulled ahead."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in races, business, polling, and any competitive situation.
Commonly used with
in the race in the polls of competitors economically in the second half by two points
Forms
Base
pull ahead
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pulls ahead
he/she/it
Past simple
pulled ahead
yesterday
Past participle
pulled ahead
have + pp
-ing form
pulling ahead
continuous
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