In reference to a desired end, a condition, experience, proceeding, etc.: with various prepositions and adverbs, often in specialized senses: = get…
| 单词 | θ107687 |
| 释义 | the world > movement > rate of motion > move at specific rate [verb (transitive)] > gain (ground) upon (70) wina1300 In reference to a desired end, a condition, experience, proceeding, etc.: with various prepositions and adverbs, often in specialized senses: = get… to gain on or upon1719 intransitive or absol. with prepositions. to gain onor upon: to come closer to some object pursued. (Cf. 8c.) to gain ground upon1816 to gain ground: originally Military to conquer ground from an adversary: cf. equivalent phrases s.v. g… to gain ground upon: to advance nearer to a… to pick up1908 intransitive. To gain on in a race or competition. Subcategories:— catch up or overtake (66) |
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