Outflank

Word OUTFLANK
Character 8
Hyphenation out flank
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Definitions and meanings of "Outflank"

What do we mean by outflank?

To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force). transitive verb

To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example). transitive verb

To go or extend beyond the flank or wing of; hence, to out-manœuver; get the better of. See flank.

To go beyond, or be superior to, on the flank; to pass around or turn the flank or flanks of. transitive verb

To outmaneuver in a competition; to bypass a competitor's main defenses. transitive verb

To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force). verb

To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example). verb

Go around the flank of (an opposing army) verb

Get the better of verb

To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).

To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).

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The word "outflank" in example sentences

It doubles the number of sabres to be used against the enemy; and it enables the cavalry to cover double the ground; thus doubling, also, its power to outflank, which is a valuable advantage, especially when opposed to cavalry. ❋ Unknown (1857)

I'm also concerned that if Obama does NOT put a woman on the ticket, McCain may "outflank" the Democrats by running with a female VP candidate -- maybe Kay Hutchison or Jodi Rell. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Labour, we are told plans to "outflank" Cameron on the EU. ❋ Richard (2008)

Neither is it the pursuit of the fruitless objective to project media images intended to "outflank" or "out-compete" other forces for national democratic change, in a meaningless contest to advertise any claimed revolutionary credentials. ❋ Unknown (2006)

We have all grown more familiar than we probably like to acknowledge with Israel using its channels to Capitol Hill and in America's pro-Israel community to "outflank" an American administration -- and virtually always to the right. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But Germany later invaded by going around ( "outflank") the Maginot Line. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Their complaint is that 'big money' has corrupted the political process (pp. 71-2) and that multinational corporations have grown large enough to 'outflank' or 'undermine' the state (pp. 3, 8-9, 10, 24, 36, 37 etc.)

The Macedonian strategy was to outflank the Persian cavalry using its two wings, but plans soon gave way to bloody chaos as horses and men on both sides became so tightly packed they were barely able to move. ❋ Philip Freeman (2011)

All that has allowed her to outflank the incumbent Democrat Party, which had already begun mimicking some of the populist policies pushed by Mr. Thaksin before the army removed him from power in 2006. ❋ James Hookway (2011)

Looking to outflank a Congressional investigation, the White House last October retained banker and former Treasury official Herb Allison to review the loan program that had dispensed $535 million to Solyndra, a failed solar panel maker under investigation by the FBI. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Some potent combatants, including Apple Inc., are using patents as well as new products to outflank rival makers of smartphones, tablet-style computers and related products. ❋ Unknown (2012)

How small of her; she cannot hope to outflank the queen, his wife. ❋ Priya Parmar (2011)

But as this crop tries to outflank each other, they may erode their credibility among the moderates and independents who ultimately decide the presidential race. ❋ Unknown (2011)

A slowing economy and high interest costs are curtailing investments in the infrastructure and power sectors, but larger engineering companies such as Larsen and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. are comfortably placed with several ongoing projects as well as the ability to outflank rivals on new projects due to their competitive pricing and reputation in the market. ❋ Prasenjit Bhattacharya (2012)

In a broad plain, the tens of thousands of horsemen drawn from every corner of the empire would easily stretch beyond his front lines and would certainly outflank him, enveloping his infantry until every last soldier was cut down. ❋ Philip Freeman (2011)

He decided to leave the bodies behind and follow Parmenion around the long southern route to Persepolis—or somehow find a way to outflank the Persians holding the Gates. ❋ Philip Freeman (2011)

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