gain ground
English
editEtymology
editMetaphor, suggesting e.g. military acquisition of territory.
Verb
editgain ground (third-person singular simple present gains ground, present participle gaining ground, simple past and past participle gained ground)
- To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.
- Synonyms: gain momentum, gain traction, pick up
- Antonyms: give ground, lose ground
- No matter how hard I try, I don't seem to be gaining ground.
- Team Red has gained ground on Team Blue since October.
Related terms
editTranslations
editto make progress or obtain advantage
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