LEARNit Dictionary
outflank
verb
/ˌaʊtˈflæŋk/
UK
/ˌaʊtˈflæŋk/
US
1
to move around the side of an enemy or opponent, especially in order to attack them from behind
دور زدن دشمن, حمله از پشت
2
to gain an advantage over somebody, especially by doing something unexpected
پیشی گرفتن, برتری یافتن
They found themselves outflanked by the rival takeover bid.
synonym
outmanoeuvre